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Overview |
Thomas University | AU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Thomas University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $277 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or AU?
- Anderson University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at AU than Thomas University ($30,860.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than AU ($12,557 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 59.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,040 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 198.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($24,409 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Thomas University .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than AU (45.4%)
Thomas University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or AU? 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 AU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Thomas University (48% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,500)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,242 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,862)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($213 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/