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AAMU Albany State University CAU TROY Tennessee State University AUM Jacksonville State University Fisk University Auburn Lane College Morehouse Xavier University of Louisiana| Alabama State University | Tuskegee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $332 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,570 students)
Alabama State vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 135.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Tuskegee University than Alabama State University ($19,594.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Tuskegee University ($13,176 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 62.7% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($6,050 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,029 vs. $6,328)
Alabama State vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 111 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Alabama State vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($32,091 vs. $32,122)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($331 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/