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Overview |
GS | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $19,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $4,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 526 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 43.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 61.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 970/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $213 |
Diversity |
GS | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
GS | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,583 students)
GS vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 160.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at GS 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 Georgia Southern University than Thomas University ($16,957 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 35% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,140 vs. $10,993)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($8,075 vs. $4,962)
GS vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or GS .
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
GS vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Thomas University (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $2,380 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($20,620 vs. $23,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($213 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/