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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University CAU Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Alabama State Columbus State Georgia Fisk University| Tuskegee University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or VSU?
- Tuskegee University is 348.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Tuskegee University than Valdosta State University ($19,594.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Tuskegee University ($12,836 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,922 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,875 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 38 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or VSU? 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 VSU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is the same as at Valdosta State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $7,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,122)
- VSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/