- Tuskegee University is a private school while The University of Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than Tuskegee University ($23,440).
- Tuskegee University has tighter acceptance rate of 50.32% than The University of Alabama (53.30%).
- The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Tuskegee University (1,100).
- The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Tuskegee University (2,570 students).
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| #2 in Alabama | Rankings | #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tuskegee, AL | Location | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,440 | Undergraduate | $11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state |
| $24,224 | Graduate | $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state |
| $20,334 | Financial Aid | $14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 50.32% | Acceptance Rate | 53.30% |
| 13.58% | Yield | 36.45% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,570 | Total Students | 38,644 |
| 2,100 | Undergraduate | 32,458 |
| 470 | Graduate | 6,186 |
| 2 | Online Enrollment | 5,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $42,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,500) $5,376 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,304 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 236 Full-time 45 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time |
| 711 Full-time 56 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time |
| $66,128 for Faculties $49,704 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time |