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Overview |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 4,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #976 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $23,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $23,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $29,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $11,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 27,672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 17,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $320 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at CAU than Tuskegee University ($23,484.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Tuskegee University ($29,736 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 22.1% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,844 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($11,188 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 105 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or CAU? 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 CAU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,400)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $1,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,122)
- CAU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/