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Overview |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $233 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 122.1% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.1% higher at JU than Tuskegee University ($43,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Tuskegee University ($26,943 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 62.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,844 vs. $15,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Jacksonville University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 405.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($31,988 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or JU? 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 JU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Jacksonville University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $9,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $32,122)
- JU graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($233 vs. $332)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/