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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $10,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $10,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $7,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $10,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 1,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 1,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 790/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $361 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 725 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 119% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($10,904.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Tougaloo College than Southern University and A & M College ($10,904.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Southern University and A & M College ($12,158 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 24.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,544 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tougaloo College than Southern University and A & M College (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 43.1% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,175 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 67 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Tougaloo College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Southern University and A & M College (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,600)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $4,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($30,750 vs. $35,004)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($317 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/