Talladega College vs Voorhees College

Talladega College and Voorhees 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, while Voorhees College, founded in 1897, emphasizes spiritual growth and community engagement. With different acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these institutions cater to diverse student populations and offer distinct pathways to success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Talladega College	Voorhees College
Overview
Location	Talladega, Alabama	Denmark, South Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	54.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	65.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $75	$25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		7,212
Total number of admissions given out		4,720
Admitted students who chose to enroll		149
Yield rate		3.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$21,986	$27,630
Average net price	$13,163	$12,896
Tuition	$12,130	$11,630
Room & board	$8,934	Room/dormitory: $3,676 Meal plan: $3,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $9,478	84.0% Average amount $11,889
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $8,006	39.0% Average amount $4,149
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,144 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%	402 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%
Graduate students	59 Men 25.4% Women 74.6%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	51.3%
International students	5.1%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	800	466
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia Maryland North Carolina New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.6%	31.7%
Dropout rate	73.7%	68.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	N/A

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Talladega College vs Voorhees College

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