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Overview |
PC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
PC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
PC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 57% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,055 students)
PC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Fisk University?
- Presbyterian College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at PC than Fisk University ($38,990.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than PC ($20,578 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 1.8% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,300 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 85% larger than aid received Fisk University ($34,379 vs. $18,580)
PC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 145 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Fisk University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/