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Overview |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $245 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 699 students)
Tuskegee University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 68.4% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at NCU than Tuskegee University ($33,000.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Tuskegee University ($23,787 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 6.5% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($9,844 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 226.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($20,642 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 37 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or NCU? 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 NCU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $8,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $32,122)
- NCU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($245 vs. $332)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/