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Overview |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 57% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,055 students)
IU East vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 196.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Fisk University than Indiana University East ($21,600.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Fisk University ($8,837 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 22.2% lower than costs at Fisk University ($9,412 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 136% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($18,580 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 24 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Fisk University (71%)
IU East vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Indiana University East (45% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Fisk University earn on average $3,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($35,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/