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Overview |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $227 |
Diversity |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,588 students)
AU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 2.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at University of St Thomas than Anderson University ($31,724.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than AU ($19,207 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 15.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,760 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($24,409 vs. $23,181)
AU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 25 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of St Thomas (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $19,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $37,500)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $4,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,862)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/