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Overview |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 11,628 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #742 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $12,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $5,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 18,183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $227 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (11,628 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or WCU?
- Tuskegee University is 1,859.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.9% higher at Tuskegee University than Western Carolina University ($19,594.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Tuskegee University ($12,252 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 19.5% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,844 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tuskegee University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($6,798 vs. $5,442)
Tuskegee University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 77 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or WCU? 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 WCU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $10,112 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $32,122)
- WCU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($227 vs. $332)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/