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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Thomas University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or VSU?
- Thomas University is 147.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at VSU than Thomas University ($15,426.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than VSU ($12,557 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 26.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,040 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Thomas University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($9,875 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Thomas University .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or VSU? 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 VSU and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Thomas University (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/