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Overview |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 89.1% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at University of St Thomas than Spelman College ($48,930.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Spelman ($30,137 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 24.5% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,587 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than University of St Thomas (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 203.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($32,284 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 187 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of St Thomas (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $10,700 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,300)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/