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Overview |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $30,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | - | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Virginia College-Huntsville based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 491 students)
Tusculum College vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Virginia College-Huntsville?
- Tusculum College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia College-Huntsville for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Tusculum College than Virginia College Huntsville ($26,558.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Virginia College-Huntsville ($20,414 vs. $30,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College Huntsville are 16.6% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,616 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Virginia College Huntsville (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 407.9% larger than aid received Virginia College Huntsville ($22,630 vs. $4,456)
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College or Virginia College-Huntsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Huntsville or Tusculum College .
Tusculum College vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College or Virginia College-Huntsville? 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 Virginia College-Huntsville and Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Virginia College Huntsville (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Virginia College-Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Huntsville students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia College-Huntsville graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/