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Overview |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $153 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or DSC?
- Tuskegee University is 664.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Tuskegee University than Dalton State College ($19,594.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Tuskegee University ($5,532 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 1.8% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,844 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($6,967 vs. $6,328)
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at DSC (3.1)
Tuskegee University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or DSC? 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 DSC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Dalton State College (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $8,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $17,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $32,122)
- DSC graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($153 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/