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Overview |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
TROY | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 57% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 1,055 students)
TROY vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 132% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Fisk University than Troy University ($21,600.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Fisk University ($13,187 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 51.3% lower than costs at Fisk University ($7,599 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 111% larger than aid received Troy University ($18,580 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 109 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Fisk University (71%)
TROY vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Troy University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,900)
- Troy University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Fisk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/