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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Spalding University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $198 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 36% |
Students |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spalding University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,421 students)
Spalding vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Fisher College than Spalding University ($33,150.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than Spalding ($26,257 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 108.9% lower than costs at Fisher College ($8,300 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Fisher College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 55.8% larger than aid received Spalding University ($25,406 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Spalding .
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Spalding vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Spalding University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($19,187 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($198 vs. $258)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/