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Overview |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,055 students)
GWU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Fisk University?
- Gardner Webb University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at GWU than Fisk University ($31,220.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than GWU ($20,578 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 6.8% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,770 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Fisk University ($24,130 vs. $18,580)
GWU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 40 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming GWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Fisk University (71%)
GWU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Fisk 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 Fisk University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Fisk University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,900)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/