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Overview |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Madonna University | ||
| 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
- Madonna University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 141.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.7% higher at Madonna University than Thomas University ($26,100.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Madonna University ($12,557 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 74% lower than costs at Madonna University ($7,040 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 142.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($19,840 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Thomas University .
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Madonna University? 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 Madonna University and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Thomas University (42% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/