Thiel College, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Thiel College Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity6
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity38
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Thiel College
85%
Bachelor’s
15%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing35%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
English Language and Literature5%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies5%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Thiel College
76%
Admission Rate
490
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Thiel College
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Thiel College
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Thiel College
58%
Retention Rate
22%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 26% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 50% | 47% |
| Other race | 36% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Thiel College
93%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Thiel College
704
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
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