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Overview |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 900/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 767 students)
Tusculum College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Tusculum College ($31,200.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Tusculum College ($19,499 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 1.3% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($10,042 vs. $10,170)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 9% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($24,656 vs. $22,630)
Tusculum College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Tusculum College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 20 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Tusculum College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Tusculum College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/