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Overview |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or USC Aiken?
- Tuskegee University is 88.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at USC Aiken than Tuskegee University ($20,856.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Tuskegee University ($11,872 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 17.5% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,376 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 56.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,891 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 21 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,300 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,122)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/