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Overview |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 868 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SUNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 607.5% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at University of St Thomas than Southern University at New Orleans ($31,724.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than University of St Thomas ($14,999 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 3% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,480 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Southern University at New Orleans (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 142.5% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($23,181 vs. $9,560)
SUNO vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 300 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than SUNO (93.5%)
SUNO vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $25,600 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $31,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,348)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($227 vs. $251)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/