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Overview |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
St John's | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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
- Fisk University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,055 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Fisk University?
- St John's College is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at St John's than Fisk University ($36,040.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than St John's ($20,578 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 24.1% lower than costs at St John's College ($11,500 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than St John's College (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 28% larger than aid received Fisk University ($23,775 vs. $18,580)
St John's vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Fisk University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/