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Overview |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $332 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,570 students)
Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Alabama than Tuskegee University ($31,460.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Tuskegee University ($20,592 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 46.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($9,844 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 147.8% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($15,683 vs. $6,328)
Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 226 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Tuskegee University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,000 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $8,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $32,122)
- Alabama graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($245 vs. $332)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/