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Overview |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $331 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,093 students)
Tuskegee University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or JCSU?
- Tuskegee University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Tuskegee University than Johnson C Smith University ($19,594.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Tuskegee University ($20,045 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 38.6% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($7,100 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 104% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($12,911 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 159 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Tuskegee University has a higher acceptance rate (29.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Tuskegee University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $10,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $72 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $32,122)
- JCSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($331 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/