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Overview |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | OWU | ||
| 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,410 students)
Tuskegee University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 151.4% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at OWU than Tuskegee University ($49,262.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Tuskegee University ($27,311 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 39.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($9,844 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 480.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($36,757 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or OWU? 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 OWU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Tuskegee University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,900)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- OWU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/