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Overview |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,055 students)
WCU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 2,060% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332% higher at Fisk University than Western Carolina University ($21,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Fisk University ($13,022 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 2.9% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,173 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Fisk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 310.5% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($18,580 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 95 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Fisk University (71%)
WCU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Fisk University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,900)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/