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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 858/1105 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,532 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Spalding than Tuskegee University ($26,900.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spalding University than Tuskegee University ($26,539 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 18.6% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,300 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 157.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($16,307 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 15 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Spalding University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,900)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $7,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,122)
- Spalding graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/