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Overview |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or WKU?
- Thomas More University is 206.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Thomas More than Western Kentucky University ($34,060.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Thomas More ($12,625 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 10.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,014 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($23,834 vs. $10,260)
Thomas More vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 31 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Thomas More vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or WKU? 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 WKU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Western Kentucky University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $17,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/