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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Columbus State?
- Tuskegee University is 348.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Tuskegee University than Columbus State University ($19,594.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Tuskegee University ($12,902 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 22.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,844 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Columbus State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,147 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 6 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Columbus State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,122)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/