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Overview |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,122 students)
Thomas College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at CSE than Thomas College ($32,900.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Thomas College ($21,689 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 6.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,998 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 44.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($29,905 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
Thomas College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or CSE? 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 CSE and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Thomas College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $4,500 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,000)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/