Pacific Oaks vs Thomas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CACatholic life on campusThomas UniversityThomasville, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Pacific Oaks: $52,485, against $49,716 at Thomas.
- Median debt is lower at Thomas: $21,198, against $29,105 at Pacific Oaks.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pasadena, CA
Thomasville, GA
Setting
City
Town
Students
1,051
1,583
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
34%
38%
Average SAT
1072
ACT middle 50%
20–24
Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
49%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,499
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,640
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,546
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,923
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,934
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,059
Median debt
$29,105
$21,198
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$52,485
$49,716
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.