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Thomas College
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Annual Tuition
$30,896
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
97.1%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
50.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$44,991
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Thomas College is a private college in Waterville, Maine, United States. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. As of fall 2019 Thomas College enrolled 1,949 students; 1,819 were undergraduate students and 130 were graduate students.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$123,584
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
8.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$14,991
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$26,326
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$176,236
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Thomas College is $24,250.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$30,896
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
79.1%
Success
50.6%
In-State Cost
$30,896
Age 25+ Students
1.0%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Smaller
Working at 6yr
67 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Waterville
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$857
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$860
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,104
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Waterville metropolitan area.