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Overview |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $310 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | PUC | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 870 students)
Tuskegee University vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at PUC than Tuskegee University ($32,655.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Tuskegee University ($21,841 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 6.2% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,273 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 269.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($23,383 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 29 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or PUC? 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 PUC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Tuskegee University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,900)
- Pacific Union College students graduate with a $2,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($30,000 vs. $32,122)
- PUC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($310 vs. $332)
- More PUC 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/