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Overview |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,188 students)
Tuskegee University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at SWU than Tuskegee University ($26,520.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Tuskegee University ($20,336 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 8.2% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,844 vs. $10,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 176.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($18,771 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or SWU? 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 SWU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,900)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- SWU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/