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Overview |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $231 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,335 students)
Tuskegee University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($26,928.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at AMU than Tuskegee University ($26,928.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Tuskegee University ($23,515 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 43.5% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,844 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 193.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($19,967 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 143 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming AMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or AMU? 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 AMU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Ave Maria University (43% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $9,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $32,122)
- AMU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($231 vs. $332)
- More AMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/