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CofC CAU Alabama State PC Fisk University AAMU Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Auburn Lane College AU| Tuskegee University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at CSU than Tuskegee University ($29,490.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Tuskegee University ($17,536 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 14.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,844 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 317.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($26,417 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 75 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or CSU? 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 CSU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Charleston Southern University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- CSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/