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Overview |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,421 students)
Tuskegee University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 98% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at BC than Tuskegee University ($38,800.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Tuskegee University ($19,332 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 40.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,844 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 439.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($34,142 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or BC? 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 BC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Tuskegee University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,900)
- Bridgewater College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- BC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/