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Overview |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1005/1256 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,958 students)
Kentucky vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 196.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Thomas More than University of Kentucky ($34,060.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Thomas More ($18,693 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 46.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,014 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 68.9% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($23,834 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 127 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Kentucky vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Thomas More University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/