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