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Tennessee State University CAU Tuskegee University Morehouse Howard Xavier Lane College Penn State Erie-Behrend College KY State| La Roche College | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,055 students)
LRC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Fisk University?
- La Roche College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at LRC than Fisk University ($31,334.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than LRC ($20,578 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 12.1% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,500 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than La Roche College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($20,948 vs. $18,580)
LRC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at La Roche College (939) is 2 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming LRC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Fisk University (71%)
LRC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Fisk University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University and LRC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fisk University and LRC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/