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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #1024 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $14,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $15,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 6,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 6,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 830/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $372 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,515 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Bethune-Cookman?
- Tuskegee University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Tuskegee University than Bethune Cookman University ($19,594.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Tuskegee University ($14,705 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 5.6% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,844 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 122.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($15,114 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $31,700)
- Tuskegee University students graduate with a $3,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($32,122 vs. $35,985)
- Tuskegee University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($332 vs. $372)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/