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Overview |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $251 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | SUNO | ||
| 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,950 students)
Tuskegee University vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or SUNO?
- Tuskegee University is 337% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Tuskegee University than Southern University at New Orleans ($19,594.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Tuskegee University ($14,999 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 3.8% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,480 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Southern University at New Orleans (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 51.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,560 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 152 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Tuskegee University.
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $9,300 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $7,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($24,348 vs. $32,122)
- SUNO graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($251 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/