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Overview |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or SFC?
- Thomas College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Thomas College than St. Francis College ($28,954.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Thomas College ($18,602 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 50% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,998 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 19.9% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($20,732 vs. $17,294)
Thomas College vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SFC (84.3%)
Thomas College vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or SFC? 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 SFC and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Thomas College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/