- Thomas University (TU) is a private school while Columbus State University (CSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $16,805 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than CSU (53.40%).
- TU has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than CSU (1,020).
- CSU is larger with 7,479 students than TU (1,531 students).
Thomas University View More Rivals | Columbus State University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Georgia | Rankings | #13 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thomasville, GA | Location | Columbus, GA |
TU| Known as | CSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 | Undergraduate | $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state |
| $13,290 | Graduate | $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state |
| $3,885 | Financial Aid | $7,104 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 22.56% | Acceptance Rate | 53.40% |
| 100.00% | Yield | 51.51% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,531 | Total Students | 7,479 |
| 793 | Undergraduate | 6,003 |
| 738 | Graduate | 1,476 |
| 427 | Online Enrollment | 2,055 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs |
| ✔ (10 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 331 Full-time 204 Part-time |
| 118 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 779 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time |