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Overview |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 61% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 642 students)
University of St Thomas vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or TC?
- University of St Thomas is 496.1% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 496.1% higher at University of St Thomas than Texas College ($48,930.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than University of St Thomas ($11,174 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 49.8% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($8,400 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Texas College (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 214.6% larger than aid received Texas College ($32,284 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at TC (2.9)
University of St Thomas vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or TC? 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 TC and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Texas College (74% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $34,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $27,800)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/