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AU| Thomas University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1013/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,175 students)
Thomas University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 145.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at SWU than Thomas University ($26,520.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than SWU ($12,557 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 37.1% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($7,040 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 140.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($19,636 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Thomas University .
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (51.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or SWU? 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 SWU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Thomas University (42% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/