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Overview |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $155 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | MUW | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 2,339 students)
Tuskegee University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or MUW?
- Tuskegee University is 152.3% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Tuskegee University than Mississippi University for Women ($19,594.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Tuskegee University ($12,691 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 19.9% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,212 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Mississippi University for Women (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 56.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,887 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 57 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or MUW? 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 MUW and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $17,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $32,122)
- MUW graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($155 vs. $332)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/