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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,958 students)
Louisville vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 176.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Thomas More than University of Louisville ($34,060.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Thomas More ($19,327 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,014 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 95.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($23,834 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 143 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than University of Louisville (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/