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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $276 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 956 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Erskine College than Tuskegee University ($34,435.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tuskegee University than Erskine College ($35,596 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 26.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,844 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 166% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($16,834 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 38 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Tuskegee University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $600 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $5,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $32,122)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($276 vs. $332)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/