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Overview |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisk University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,055 students vs. 650 students)
Fisk University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at D&E College than Fisk University ($29,880.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Fisk University ($20,126 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 13.6% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,125 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Fisk University ($25,119 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Fisk University (937) is 9 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Fisk University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,900)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/