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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $274 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Southern Adventist University than Tuskegee University ($22,980.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Tuskegee University ($24,332 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 18.2% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,330 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 121.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($14,000 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Tuskegee University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,900)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $5,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $32,122)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($274 vs. $332)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/