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Overview |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,055 students)
Indiana State vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Fisk University than Indiana State University ($21,600.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Fisk University ($12,688 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,350 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 72% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($18,580 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Fisk University (937) is 27 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Fisk University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Fisk University (71%)
Indiana State vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Indiana State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,900)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/