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Overview |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,055 students)
Eastern vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 126.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Fisk University than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,600.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Fisk University ($10,806 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 11% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,360 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Fisk University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($18,580 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 91 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/