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Overview |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $343 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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
- South Carolina State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or South Carolina State University?
- Tuskegee University is 105.6% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at South Carolina State University than Tuskegee University ($20,218.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than Tuskegee University ($17,435 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,000 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 150.8% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($15,873 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 195 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or South Carolina State University? 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 South Carolina State University and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than South Carolina State University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $9,900 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $31,000)
- Tuskegee University students graduate with a $1,083 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($32,122 vs. $33,205)
- Tuskegee University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($332 vs. $343)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/