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Jackson State University Xavier University of Louisiana Mississippi Valley State University| Spalding University | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $10,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $10,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $7,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,539 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,961 | $10,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 807 | 1,976 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 1,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 853/1103 | 790/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $361 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spalding University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,555 students vs. 725 students)
Spalding vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Tougaloo College?
- Spalding University is 151.7% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Spalding than Tougaloo College ($27,450.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Spalding ($12,158 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 12.4% lower than costs at Spalding University ($7,544 vs. $8,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Tougaloo College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($17,961 vs. $10,175)
Spalding vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 126 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)
Spalding vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Spalding University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,600)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $10,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,004)
- Spalding graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($258 vs. $361)
- More Spalding graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/