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CAU Alabama State Fisk University AAMU Auburn Lane College MCA Morehouse Tennessee State University Xavier University of Louisiana TROY Hampton University| Tuskegee University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,934 students)
Tuskegee University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 81.3% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at CBU than Tuskegee University ($35,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Tuskegee University ($18,612 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 3.8% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,844 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 326.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($26,964 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 150 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or CBU? 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 CBU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Tuskegee University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,900)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- CBU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/