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Saint Xavier University SUNY Stony Brook| Thomas University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | SJC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 972 students)
Thomas University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at SJC than Thomas University ($29,650.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than SJC ($12,557 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 34.7% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($7,040 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 167.8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($21,898 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Thomas University .
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or SJC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SJC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Thomas University (58% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/