- Thomas University (TU) is a private school while Georgia Southern University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia Southern University has more expensive tuition of $16,959 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than Georgia Southern University (68.29%).
- Georgia Southern University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than TU (1,030).
- Georgia Southern University is larger with 25,481 students than TU (1,531 students).
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| #14 in Georgia | Rankings | #173 in National Universities #7 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thomasville, GA | Location | Statesboro, GA |
TU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 | Undergraduate | $5,905 Georgia residents $16,959 out-of-state |
| $13,290 | Graduate | $6,520 Georgia residents $21,424 out-of-state |
| $3,885 | Financial Aid | $7,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 22.56% | Acceptance Rate | 68.29% |
| 100.00% | Yield | 55.82% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,531 | Total Students | 25,481 |
| 793 | Undergraduate | 21,979 |
| 738 | Graduate | 3,502 |
| 427 | Online Enrollment | 4,018 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) $6,566 average annual costs |
| ✔ (10 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 984 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| 118 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,880 Full-time 287 Part-time |
| $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,005 for Faculties $50,371 Part-time |