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Overview |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Union College?
- Union College is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Union College than Thomas College ($63,603.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Union College ($22,070 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 31.4% lower than costs at Union College ($11,998 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 81% larger than aid received Thomas College ($37,530 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
Thomas College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Union 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 Union College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Thomas College (86% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $33,200 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $41,000)
- Union College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/