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Overview |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $269 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,199 students)
Tuskegee University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 99% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at PC than Tuskegee University ($38,990.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Tuskegee University ($21,571 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 14.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,844 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 443.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($34,379 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 127 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or PC? 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 PC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Tuskegee University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,900)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $6,014 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $32,122)
- PC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($269 vs. $332)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/