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Overview |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Lander University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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
- Lander University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,055 students)
Lander University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 101.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Fisk University than Lander University ($21,600.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Fisk University ($15,524 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 7.5% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,700 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as Fisk University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Lander University ($18,580 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Fisk University (937) is 15 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Lander University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/