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Overview |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas University | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Brevard 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 Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 759 students)
Thomas University vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 163% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at Brevard College than Thomas University ($28,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Brevard College ($12,557 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 76.1% lower than costs at Brevard College ($7,040 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 144.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($20,027 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Thomas University .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Thomas University vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Thomas University (35% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $32,100)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/