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Overview |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or ETSU?
- Tuskegee University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Tuskegee University than East Tennessee State University ($19,594.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Tuskegee University ($14,350 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,613 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,739 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 113 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Tuskegee University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $900 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $11,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,122)
- ETSU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($211 vs. $332)
- More ETSU 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/