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Overview |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $214 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or UTC?
- Tuskegee University is 145.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at UTC than Tuskegee University ($24,110.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Tuskegee University ($14,417 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 3.6% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,500 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 47.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,309 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 132 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or UTC? 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 UTC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $300 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $11,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $32,122)
- UTC graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($214 vs. $332)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/