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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Thomas University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,583 students)
Thomas University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 166.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.5% higher at CSU than Thomas University ($30,380.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than CSU ($19,087 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 42.4% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,140 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University as Charleston Southern University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 351.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($22,411 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Thomas University .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or CSU? 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 CSU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Thomas University (38% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/