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Overview |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at JCU than Thomas More University ($45,490.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than JCU ($21,962 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 31.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,014 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($30,415 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 111 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
Thomas More vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or JCU? 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 JCU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Thomas More University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,500)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/