Talladega College vs Paul Quinn College

Talladega College and Paul Quinn College, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a transformative learning environment. Talladega College, established in 1867, boasts a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Paul Quinn College, founded in 1872, emphasizes social justice and community engagement. While both institutions share a dedication to empowering students, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Paul Quinn College	Talladega College
Overview
Location	Dallas, Texas	Talladega, Alabama
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	60.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	87.4%	Open Admission
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,117
Total number of admissions given out	976
Admitted students who chose to enroll	66
Yield rate	6.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$25,938	$21,986
Average net price	$7,306	$13,163
Tuition	$6,960	$12,130
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,720 Meal plan: $3,600	$8,934
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $8,376	76.0% Average amount $9,478
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $3,114	65.0% Average amount $8,006
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	384 Men 43.2% Women 56.8%	1,144 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	N/A	59 Men 25.4% Women 74.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.8%	5.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	330	800
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Legal Profession Health Professions Communication and Journalism	Business Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	23:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	22.9%	24.6%
Dropout rate	77.1%	73.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,863 Year 3: $32,049 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $27,292

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