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Overview |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Linfield | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,055 students)
Linfield vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Fisk University?
- Linfield University is 116.2% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Linfield than Fisk University ($46,700.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Linfield ($20,578 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 18.3% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,500 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 60.1% larger than aid received Fisk University ($29,744 vs. $18,580)
Linfield vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 124 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Fisk University (71%)
Linfield vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield 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 Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Fisk University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,900)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/