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Overview |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EIU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,055 students)
EIU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 122.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Fisk University than Eastern Illinois University ($21,600.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Fisk University ($13,380 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 6.4% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,812 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($18,580 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 73 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Fisk University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $35,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/