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Overview |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $11,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $15,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $24,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 1,384 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 876/943 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $263 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 641 students)
Thomas University vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 132% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Wesleyan College than Thomas University ($26,450.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Thomas University ($15,621 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 39.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($8,140 vs. $11,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 398.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($24,714 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Thomas University .
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Thomas University (52% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,100)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,500)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($213 vs. $263)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/