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Overview |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 988/1258 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $266 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,737 students)
Tuskegee University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 152.5% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.5% higher at PLU than Tuskegee University ($49,472.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Tuskegee University ($23,841 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 26.4% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($9,844 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 480.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($39,464 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 162 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming PLU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or PLU? 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 PLU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Tuskegee University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $40,900)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $6,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,800 vs. $32,122)
- PLU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($266 vs. $332)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/