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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $293 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Belhaven University than Tuskegee University ($27,980.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Tuskegee University ($19,794 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 8.2% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,100 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Belhaven University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 169.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($17,067 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Belhaven University has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Tuskegee University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates of Tuskegee University and Belhaven University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,900 vs. $40,900)
- Belhaven University students graduate with a $3,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($28,402 vs. $32,122)
- Belhaven University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($293 vs. $332)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/