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Overview |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 93% |
Admission |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $331 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Thomas University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,093 students)
Thomas University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at JCSU than Thomas University ($17,474.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than JCSU ($12,557 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 0.9% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,040 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Thomas University (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($12,911 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Thomas University .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Thomas University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Thomas University (37% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $7,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $30,300)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $11,430 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $32,050)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($213 vs. $331)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/