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Overview |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or ASU?
- Tuskegee University is 361.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at ASU than Tuskegee University ($20,246.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Tuskegee University ($13,084 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 17.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($9,844 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($7,443 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 202 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or ASU? 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 ASU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Tuskegee University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $700 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,900)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $11,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,122)
- ASU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($211 vs. $332)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/