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Overview |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $341 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | - | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 116 students)
Tuskegee University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at MCA than Tuskegee University ($32,400.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 10.7% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,890 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tuskegee University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($6,328 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
Tuskegee University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or MCA? 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 MCA and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Memphis College of Art (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $11,000 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $29,900)
- Tuskegee University students graduate with a $878 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($32,122 vs. $33,000)
- Tuskegee University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($332 vs. $341)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/