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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $261 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Memphis?
- Tuskegee University is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Tuskegee University than University of Memphis ($19,594.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Tuskegee University ($13,873 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,844 vs. $10,126)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 52.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,625 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 74 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than University of Memphis (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $6,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $32,122)
- Memphis graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($261 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/