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Overview |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $242 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 903 students)
Talladega College vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or UT Martin?
- Talladega College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($12,130.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at UT Martin than Talladega College ($14,418.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than UT Martin ($12,360 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 26.2% lower than costs at Talladega College ($7,082 vs. $8,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Talladega College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is 8.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($10,082 vs. $9,261)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega College or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Talladega College (48% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $12,600 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $26,500)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $5,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,822)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($242 vs. $298)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/