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Overview |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or WVSU?
- Thomas More University is 319.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Thomas More than West Virginia State University ($34,060.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Thomas More ($11,684 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 22% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,014 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 151.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,834 vs. $9,482)
Thomas More vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 89 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Thomas More students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Thomas More vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than West Virginia State University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $21,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/