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Overview |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or USC Aiken?
- Thomas University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at USC Aiken than Thomas University ($20,856.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Thomas University ($11,872 vs. $12,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 19% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,040 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 20.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($9,891 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Thomas University .
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Thomas University (41% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,600 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/