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Overview |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $332 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,570 students)
AAMU vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 127.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Tuskegee University than Alabama A & M University ($19,594.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Tuskegee University ($14,600 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 3.4% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,520 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,066 vs. $6,328)
AAMU vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 105 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
AAMU vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Tuskegee University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tuskegee University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Alabama A & M University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $6,600 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $34,300)
- Tuskegee University students graduate with a $2,878 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($32,122 vs. $35,000)
- Tuskegee University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($332 vs. $361)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/