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Overview |
Thomas More | PC | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Thomas More | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | PC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas More | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | PC | ||
| 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 1,199 students)
Thomas More vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at PC than Thomas More University ($38,990.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Thomas More ($21,571 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 12.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,014 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($34,379 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 66 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Thomas More vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or PC? 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 PC and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Thomas More University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $6,800 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/