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Overview |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 56% |
Admission |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $213 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,531 students)
AAMU vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at AAMU than Thomas University ($17,220.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than AAMU ($12,557 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 35.2% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,040 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Thomas University (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($10,066 vs. $8,178)
AAMU vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or AAMU .
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
AAMU vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Thomas University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Thomas University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Thomas University (32% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $3,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,300)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $14,380 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $35,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($213 vs. $361)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/