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Overview |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $19,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $4,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 526 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 43.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 61.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 970/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $213 |
Diversity |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 19% |
Students |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 1,583 students)
CAU vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Thomas University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 106% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at CAU than Thomas University ($23,484.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than CAU ($19,087 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 47.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,140 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($11,188 vs. $4,962)
CAU vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
CAU vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Thomas University (41% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $400 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $10,380 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $31,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($213 vs. $320)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/