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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $19,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $4,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 526 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 43.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 61.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 970/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Columbus State | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 1,583 students)
Columbus State vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 160.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Columbus State than Thomas University ($15,425.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Thomas University ($11,384 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 38.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,140 vs. $11,262)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Thomas University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 67.3% larger than aid received Thomas University ($8,299 vs. $4,962)
Columbus State vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Columbus State vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Thomas University (31% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,400)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/