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Overview |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,358 students)
Thomas University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 219.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Thomas University ($34,500.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Emory and Henry College ($12,557 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 96% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($7,040 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Thomas University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 286.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($31,643 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Thomas University .
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Thomas University (59% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College 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/