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Tennessee State University CAU Tuskegee University Morehouse Howard Xavier Lane College UAPB KY State| Philander Smith College | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisk University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,055 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 83% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Fisk University than Philander Smith College ($21,600.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Fisk University ($15,634 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 39.4% lower than costs at Fisk University ($8,250 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 80.1% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($18,580 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Fisk University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Philander Smith College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fisk University earn on average $9,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($35,900 vs. $26,800)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Fisk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/