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Campbell University HBU Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU UofSC Cedarville University| Gardner Webb University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 1.6% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at University of St Thomas than Gardner Webb University ($31,724.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than GWU ($19,207 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 10.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,760 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 4.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($24,130 vs. $23,181)
GWU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 126 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of St Thomas (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $16,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,500)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $2,969 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,969)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/