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Overview |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Emory and Henry 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Fisk University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Emory and Henry College ($20,578 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 20% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,500 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 70.3% larger than aid received Fisk University ($31,643 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 43 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Fisk University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/