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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Thomas University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $198 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 36% |
Students |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,421 students)
Thomas University vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 206.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.9% higher at Fisher College than Thomas University ($33,150.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Fisher College ($12,557 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 146.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($7,040 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 210.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,406 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Thomas University .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Thomas University (48% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $1,433 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $20,620)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($198 vs. $213)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/