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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Thomas College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at MHC than Thomas College ($58,280.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than MHC ($22,070 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 43.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,998 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 89.6% larger than aid received Thomas College ($39,304 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
Thomas College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or MHC? 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 MHC and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Thomas College (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/