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Overview |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $250 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | WKU | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or WKU?
- Tuskegee University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at WKU than Tuskegee University ($27,000.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Tuskegee University ($12,625 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 12.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,844 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,260 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 92 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or WKU? 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 WKU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,800 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $7,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $32,122)
- WKU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($250 vs. $332)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/