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Valley City State University| Thomas University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | JC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,242 students)
Thomas University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or JC?
- Jamestown College is 116.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at JC than Thomas University ($23,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than JC ($12,557 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 21.6% lower than costs at Jamestown College ($7,040 vs. $8,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 108.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($17,022 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Thomas University .
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or JC? 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 JC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Thomas University (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/