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Overview |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 36% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $149 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Bates?
- Bates College is 465.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 465.4% higher at Bates than Thomas University ($61,066.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Bates ($12,557 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 144.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($7,040 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Bates College (56% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 528.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($51,414 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Thomas University .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Thomas University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Bates? 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 Bates and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Thomas University (92% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $37,700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $38,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $6,170 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $20,620)
- Bates graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($149 vs. $213)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/