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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | USW | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 26% |
Students |
Fisher College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,066 students)
Fisher College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or USW?
- Fisher College is 95% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Fisher College than University of the Southwest ($33,150.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Fisher College ($20,533 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 94.6% lower than costs at Fisher College ($8,910 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 203.7% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($25,406 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Fisher College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at USW (2.63)
Fisher College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or USW? 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 USW and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than University of the Southwest (48% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $4,313 lower median federal student loan debt than USW graduates. ($19,187 vs. $23,500)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than USW graduates. ($198 vs. $242)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/