- Both Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Thomas University (TU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- CAU has more expensive tuition of $26,446 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than CAU (57.93%).
- TU has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than CAU (970).
- CAU is larger with 4,000 students than TU (1,531 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Thomas University View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #14 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Thomasville, GA |
CAU| Known as | TU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $11,640 |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $13,290 |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $3,885 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 22.56% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 1,531 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 793 |
| 573 | Graduate | 738 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 427 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 36% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (10 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 118 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time |