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Overview |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Stetson University | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,531 students)
Stetson University vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Thomas University?
- Stetson University is 381.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 381.1% higher at Stetson University than Thomas University ($51,960.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Stetson University ($12,557 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 117.2% lower than costs at Stetson University ($7,040 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 415.4% larger than aid received Thomas University ($42,150 vs. $8,178)
Stetson University vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Stetson University .
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Stetson University vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Thomas University (64% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/