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Overview |
Fisk University | SU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisk University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisk University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fisk University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 124.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at SU than Fisk University ($48,450.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than SU ($20,578 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,500 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University as Southwestern University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($30,609 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 231 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming SU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than SU (44.8%)
Fisk University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or SU? 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 SU and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Fisk University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,893)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/