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Overview |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,055 students)
AUM vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 162.4% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Fisk University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($21,600.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Fisk University ($13,163 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 56.1% lower than costs at Fisk University ($7,368 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Fisk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 167.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($18,580 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 53 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Fisk University (71%)
AUM vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $3,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/