- Thomas University (TU) is a private school while University of Georgia (UGA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- UGA has more expensive tuition of $30,220 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than UGA (54.01%).
- UGA has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than TU (1,030).
- UGA is larger with 40,607 students than TU (1,531 students).
Thomas University View More Rivals | University of Georgia View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Georgia | Rankings | #77 in National Universities #3 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thomasville, GA | Location | Athens, GA |
TU| Known as | UGA | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 | Undergraduate | $11,180 Georgia residents $30,220 out-of-state |
| $13,290 | Graduate | $10,268 Georgia residents $26,576 out-of-state |
| $3,885 | Financial Aid | $10,749 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 22.56% | Acceptance Rate | 54.01% |
| 100.00% | Yield | 44.64% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,531 | Total Students | 40,607 |
| 793 | Undergraduate | 30,714 |
| 738 | Graduate | 9,893 |
| 427 | Online Enrollment | 1,166 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,100 |
| 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: 10,218) $6,294 average annual costs |
| ✔ (10 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,094 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,140 Full-time 170 Part-time |
| 118 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,443 Full-time 1,290 Part-time |
| $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,774 for Faculties $56,119 Part-time |