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Overview |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $283 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 10% |
Students |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Philadelphia University | ||
| 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
- Philadelphia University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Philadelphia University than Fisher College ($38,160.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than Philadelphia University ($26,257 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 33.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($13,005 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University than Fisher College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Fisher College ($26,568 vs. $25,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Philadelphia University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
Fisher College vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia University and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than Fisher College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $8,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,451)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($198 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/