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Overview |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or KSC?
- Thomas College is 146.3% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Thomas College than Keene State College ($28,954.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Thomas College ($19,546 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 12.8% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,998 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 105.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($20,732 vs. $10,085)
Thomas College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than KSC (89.5%)
Thomas College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or KSC? 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 KSC and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Thomas College (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,000)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/