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Overview |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UALR | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 1,055 students)
UALR vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 277% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Fisk University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($21,600.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Fisk University ($11,173 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 25.5% lower than costs at Fisk University ($9,162 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 77.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($18,580 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 53 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming UALR students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $2,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $35,900)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/