Thomas More University vs Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU)

Thomas More University and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, both rooted in Catholic tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. Thomas More, located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Thomas More excels in nursing and business programs, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University shines in education and psychology. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	Thomas More University
Overview
Location	Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	79.0%	63.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	54.5%	96.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	$50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	18 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score	92.0%
Total number of applicants	519	2,691
Total number of admissions given out	283	2,595
Admitted students who chose to enroll	103	391
Yield rate	36.4%	15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,051	$49,834
Average net price	$15,054	$19,819
Tuition	$13,812	$33,060
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,220 Meal plan: $5,100
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $10,149	100.0% Average amount $23,335
Students receiving federal student loan	36.0% Average amount $5,370	59.0% Average amount $5,642
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $6,047	8.0% Average amount $9,553

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	962 Men 18.0% Women 82.0%	1,836 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%
Graduate students	353 Men 26.1% Women 73.9%	144 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	N/A
International students	N/A	2.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	508
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Louisiana	Ohio Indiana Florida Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Theology Psychology Business	Business Health Professions Education Liberal Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.7%	51.3%
Dropout rate	57.3%	25.1%
Transferred out	N/A	23.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $170,719 Year 2: $183,312 Year 3: $191,208 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,408 Year 2: $93,964 Year 3: $105,954 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,631 Year 2: $59,214 Year 3: $60,277 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,905 Year 2: $46,899 Year 3: $48,610 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: N/A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,446 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $79,633 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,031 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $59,203 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,805 Year 2: $49,270 Year 3: $51,069 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,181 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: N/A

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