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Overview |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $182 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 552 students)
Fisher College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or BBC?
- Fisher College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Fisher College than Clarks Summit University ($33,150.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Fisher College ($16,176 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 137.5% lower than costs at Fisher College ($7,300 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($25,406 vs. $19,782)
Fisher College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
Fisher College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or BBC? 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 BBC and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Clarks Summit University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $2,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $19,187)
- BBC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($182 vs. $198)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/