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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 860/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $235 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 3,032 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or St. Thomas University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($33,614.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Fresno Pacific University than St. Thomas University ($33,614.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than St. Thomas University ($15,255 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 34.9% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($9,238 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as St. Thomas University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 19% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($26,985 vs. $22,668)
Fresno Pacific University vs. St. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 64 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Thomas University (20)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Fresno Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University or St. Thomas University? 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 St. Thomas University and Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than St. Thomas University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,753)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Fresno Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/