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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 46% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1280/1468 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $113 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 516 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or BYU?
- Thomas Aquinas College is 328.3% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.3% higher at Thomas Aquinas College than Brigham Young University Provo ($27,000.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Thomas Aquinas College ($13,521 vs. $24,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 15.7% lower than costs at Thomas Aquinas College ($8,560 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Aquinas College than Brigham Young University Provo (57% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Aquinas College students is 124.7% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($14,211 vs. $6,325)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 10 points higher than at Thomas Aquinas College (1280)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at BYU (29)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Thomas Aquinas College (3.8)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than BYU (66.7%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College or BYU? 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 BYU and Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $23,400 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $45,700)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $17,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($113 vs. $175)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/