SJC-New York vs Thomas Aquinas College

St. John's College and Thomas Aquinas College, both rooted in the liberal arts tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. St. John's, with an acceptance rate of 60%, emphasizes a rigorous Great Books curriculum, while Thomas Aquinas, with an acceptance rate of 70%, centers its curriculum around the study of the Catholic intellectual tradition. While St. John's boasts a diverse student body with 48% male and 52% female students, Thomas Aquinas maintains a more balanced gender ratio with 51% male and 49% female students. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details on popular majors, graduation rates, and other key differences, helping you make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	St. John's College	Thomas Aquinas College
Overview
Location	Annapolis, Maryland	Santa Paula, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	53.2%	83.1%
Application fees
SAT range	1290 - 1480	1180 - 1370
ACT range	27 - 30	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	27.0%	34.0%
Students submitting ACT score	6.0%	19.0%
Total number of applicants	967	261
Total number of admissions given out	514	217
Admitted students who chose to enroll	139	131
Yield rate	27.0%	60.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,600	$48,062
Average net price	$29,431	$22,631
Tuition	$35,000	$26,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,786 Meal plan: $7,072	$9,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $21,067	71.0% Average amount $13,973
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $4,828	69.0% Average amount $3,590
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $8,353	5.0% Average amount $7,167

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	473 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%	497 Men 49.7% Women 50.3%
Graduate students	67 Men 77.6% Women 22.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	15.0%	5.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	371	659
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts	Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	75.5%	85.9%
Dropout rate	10.8%	3.8%
Transferred out	11.8%	9.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,285 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $29,736 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,781 Year 3: $27,308 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,543 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,750 Year 2: $30,047 Year 3: $34,459

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SJC-New York vs Thomas Aquinas College

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