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Overview |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Curry College?
- Curry College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Curry College than Thomas College ($42,440.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Curry College ($22,070 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 41.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($11,998 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Thomas College ($29,402 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Thomas College vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Curry 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 Curry College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Thomas College (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $41,000)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/