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Overview |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,162 students)
Tuskegee University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at W&J than Tuskegee University ($27,605.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Tuskegee University ($26,051 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 41.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,844 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 473.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($38,971 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or W&J? 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 W&J and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Tuskegee University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- W&J graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/