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Overview |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 10% |
Students |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 189.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.1% higher at GWU than Thomas University ($31,220.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than GWU ($12,557 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 53% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($7,040 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 195.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($24,130 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Thomas University .
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or GWU? 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 GWU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Thomas University (55% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,349 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $24,969)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/