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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $49,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $49,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $24,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $36,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 7,424 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 5,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,484 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 153.5% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.5% higher at Augustana than Tuskegee University ($49,674.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Tuskegee University ($24,695 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 23.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,844 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 436.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($36,474 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Tuskegee University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,900)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- Augustana graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/