Divine Word vs Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Divine Word CollegeEpworth, IACatholic collegeThomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NHCatholic college
At a glance
- Divine Word lists Mass every weekday.
- Divine Word has the higher graduation rate: 100% against 63% at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Epworth, IA
Merrimack, NH
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
61
95
Academics
Graduation rate
100%
63%
First-year retention
33%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,489
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,433
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,637
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,819
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,826
Median debt
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,565
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.