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Overview |
CU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
CU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
CU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CU | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,055 students)
CU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Fisk University?
- Cumberland University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at CU than Fisk University ($25,200.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Fisk University ($18,528 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 27.9% lower than costs at Fisk University ($8,990 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Fisk University ($22,145 vs. $18,580)
CU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 52 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Cumberland University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $35,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,000)
- CU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/