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Barry University CofC PC Coastal Carolina Lynn University GWU St. Leo University Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU| St. Thomas University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 3,418 students)
St. Thomas University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or CSU?
- St. Thomas University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at St. Thomas University than Charleston Southern University ($32,600.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than St. Thomas University ($17,536 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 10.8% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($11,250 vs. $12,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 16.5% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($26,417 vs. $22,668)
St. Thomas University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or St. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 106 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Thomas University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University or CSU? 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 CSU and St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at St. Thomas University is higher than Charleston Southern University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $16,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $39,800)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,753 vs. $27,000)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/