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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $261 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,514 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Columbia College than Tuskegee University ($21,250.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Tuskegee University ($18,779 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 17.2% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,400 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 154.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($16,089 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 16 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $6,858 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $32,122)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($261 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/