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Overview |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,410 students)
Thomas College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at OWU than Thomas College ($49,262.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than OWU ($22,070 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 14.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,998 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Thomas College ($36,757 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
Thomas College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or OWU? 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 OWU and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Thomas College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/