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Overview |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 694 students)
Thomas University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Union College?
- Union College is 140% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Union College than Thomas University ($25,920.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Union College ($12,557 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 10.1% lower than costs at Union College ($7,040 vs. $7,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 87% larger than aid received Thomas University ($15,293 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Thomas University .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Union College? 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 Union College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Thomas University (33% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/