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Overview |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,517 students)
Thomas University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 344.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.7% higher at CCS than Thomas University ($48,030.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than CCS ($12,557 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 25.7% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($7,040 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 197.2% larger than aid received Thomas University ($24,307 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Thomas University .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or CCS? 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 CCS and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Thomas University (57% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $8,100 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More CCS 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/