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University of Alabama at Birmingham Auburn Alabama CAU Alabama State Tennessee Tech Fisk University AAMU Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Tuskegee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $332 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,570 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 93.6% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at UA Huntsville than Tuskegee University ($23,012.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Tuskegee University ($18,588 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 13% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($9,844 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 42% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,983 vs. $6,328)
UA Huntsville vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 266 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
UA Huntsville vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Tuskegee University? 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 Tuskegee University and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is higher than Tuskegee University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $9,600 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,900)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $8,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $32,122)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($242 vs. $332)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/