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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $213 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,531 students)
Alabama State vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Alabama State than Thomas University ($16,656.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Alabama State ($12,557 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 16.4% lower than costs at Thomas University ($6,050 vs. $7,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($10,029 vs. $8,178)
Alabama State vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Alabama State vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Thomas University (26% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,500)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $11,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,620 vs. $32,091)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($213 vs. $331)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/