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Overview |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,369 students)
Tuskegee University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at TLU than Tuskegee University ($33,300.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Tuskegee University ($21,442 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 15.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,844 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 275% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($23,729 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 51 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or TLU? 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 TLU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Tuskegee University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,900)
- Texas Lutheran University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- TLU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/