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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #1015 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 798/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $317 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Southern University and A & M College?
- Tuskegee University is 293.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.5% higher at Tuskegee University than Southern University and A & M College ($19,594.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Tuskegee University ($18,937 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 5.1% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,366 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Southern University and A & M College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($7,112 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 44 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Southern University and A & M College? 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 University and A & M College and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,000)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $1,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($30,750 vs. $32,122)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($317 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/