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Overview |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 39,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $21,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $13,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 42,558 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 31,491 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $216 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or LSU?
- Tuskegee University is 143.8% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at Tuskegee University than Louisiana State University ($19,594.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Tuskegee University ($21,808 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 45.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($9,844 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Louisiana State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 98.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($13,509 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 208 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming LSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or LSU? 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 LSU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Tuskegee University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,900)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $11,222 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,900 vs. $32,122)
- LSU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($216 vs. $332)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/