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Overview |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WKU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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 Kentucky University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,055 students)
WKU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 94.4% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at WKU than Fisk University ($27,000.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Fisk University ($12,625 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 3.9% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,072 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Fisk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($18,580 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 110 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming WKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Fisk University (71%)
WKU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Fisk University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,900)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/