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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 214.4% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.4% higher at Tusculum College than Luther Rice University ($26,558.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 77.6% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,042 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($22,630 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Luther Rice University .
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Luther Rice University (38% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $300 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/