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Overview |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or University of Charleston?
- Thomas More University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Thomas More than University of Charleston ($34,060.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Thomas More ($21,308 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,014 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,834 vs. $22,422)
Thomas More vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 22 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Thomas More students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Thomas More vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $9,300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/