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Overview |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $45,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $45,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $27,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $29,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 1,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 1,416 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 960/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | USJ | ||
| 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,939 students)
Tuskegee University vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or USJ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 132.8% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at USJ than Tuskegee University ($45,608.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Tuskegee University ($27,558 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 38.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($9,844 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Tuskegee University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 328% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($29,098 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 23 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or USJ? 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 USJ and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Tuskegee University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $10,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- USJ graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/