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Overview |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,384 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,718 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,387 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,389 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $149 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 677 students)
Tougaloo College vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or A&M-Texarkana?
- Tougaloo College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Tougaloo College ($18,819.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Tougaloo College ($10,646 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 79.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($6,400 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tougaloo College than Texas A&M University Texarkana (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 18.4% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($11,114 vs. $9,387)
Tougaloo College vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 151 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Tougaloo College vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo College or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Tougaloo College.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $8,300 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,600)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($14,504 vs. $35,004)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($149 vs. $361)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/