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Overview |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 81% |
Admission |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | N/A |
Diversity |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | KSU | ||
| 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
- Thomas University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 0 students)
Thomas University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or KSU?
- Thomas University is 164.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at KSU than Thomas University ($13,796.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than KSU ($12,557 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 62.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,040 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Thomas University (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,178 vs. $5,161)
Thomas University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Thomas University .
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or KSU? 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 KSU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Thomas University (41% vs. 8%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/