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Overview |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or GS?
- Tuskegee University is 348.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Tuskegee University than Georgia Southern University ($19,594.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Tuskegee University ($15,352 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 4.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,844 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,806 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 134 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or GS? 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 GS and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Tuskegee University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $9,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,122)
- GS graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($237 vs. $332)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/