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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $163 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (516 students vs. 448 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or FBBC&TS?
- Thomas Aquinas College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Thomas Aquinas College than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($27,000.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Thomas Aquinas College ($14,845 vs. $24,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 31.3% lower than costs at Thomas Aquinas College ($7,540 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Thomas Aquinas College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 3.6% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($14,717 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 229 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (69% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Thomas Aquinas College earn on average $11,400 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $1,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($15,829 vs. $17,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($163 vs. $175)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FBBC&TS students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/