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Overview |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $248 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 187.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.2% higher at SAU than Thomas University ($31,020.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than SAU ($12,557 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 51.3% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($7,040 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Thomas University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 152.8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($20,677 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Thomas University .
- SAU has a higher acceptance rate (47.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or SAU? 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 SAU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Thomas University (56% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $3,423 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $24,043)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($213 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/