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Overview |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or CofC?
- Tuskegee University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at CofC than Tuskegee University ($36,398.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Tuskegee University ($20,806 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 42.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,844 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than College of Charleston (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 44.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,811 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 186 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming CofC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or CofC? 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 CofC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Tuskegee University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,900)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $10,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,122)
- CofC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($222 vs. $332)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/