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Overview |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or PennWest California?
- Thomas More University is 341.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at Thomas More than PennWest California ($34,060.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,014 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($23,834 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 94 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Thomas More students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Thomas More vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Thomas More University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $12,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/