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WPI Stetson University Lynn University Everglades University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College| Thomas University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 52% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 15% |
Students |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide than Thomas University ($11,160.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($12,557 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 29.4% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($7,040 vs. $9,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (56% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas University students is 116.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,178 vs. $3,776)
Thomas University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Thomas University .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Thomas University (45% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $29,200 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/