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Overview |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $213 |
Diversity |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,531 students)
AUM vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at AUM than Thomas University ($18,480.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than AUM ($12,557 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 4.7% lower than costs at Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,040 vs. $7,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Thomas University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,178 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or AUM .
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
AUM vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Thomas University (33% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,900)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $1,572 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,620 vs. $22,192)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($213 vs. $229)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/