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Overview |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Brevard College | ||
| 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 College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 759 students)
Thomas College vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Brevard College?
- Thomas College is 2% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Thomas College than Brevard College ($28,954.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Brevard College ($22,070 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 3.4% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,998 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Brevard College ($20,732 vs. $20,027)
Thomas College vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Thomas College vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Brevard College? 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 Brevard College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Brevard College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/