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Overview |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $218 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 140.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.6% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Thomas University ($25,990.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Southwest Baptist University ($12,557 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 17.8% lower than costs at Southwest Baptist University ($7,040 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($18,146 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Thomas University .
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Thomas University (48% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,700)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $21,087)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($213 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/