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CAU Alabama State Fisk University AAMU Auburn Lane College Morehouse Tennessee State University Xavier University of Louisiana Hampton University TROY Alabama Southern Community College| Athens State University | Tuskegee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $332 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 78% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,570 students)
Athens State University vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Tuskegee University than Athens State University ($19,594.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Athens State University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tuskegee University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($6,328 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,900)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $13,588 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($18,534 vs. $32,122)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($191 vs. $332)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/