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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Edward Waters College| Jacksonville University | Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
JU | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
JU | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $213 |
Diversity |
JU | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 19% |
Students |
JU | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
JU | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,531 students)
JU vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Thomas University?
- Jacksonville University is 303% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303% higher at JU than Thomas University ($43,520.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than JU ($12,557 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 127.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($7,040 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Thomas University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 291.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($31,988 vs. $8,178)
JU vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or JU .
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
JU vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or 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 Thomas University and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Thomas University (40% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $22,621)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($213 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/