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Overview |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | RMC | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,054 students)
Tuskegee University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 60% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at RMC than Tuskegee University ($31,342.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Tuskegee University ($19,353 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 7.9% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,120 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 264.4% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($23,062 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 82 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming RMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or RMC? 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 RMC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,900)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,122)
- RMC graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/