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Overview |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Xavier | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,055 students)
Xavier vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Fisk University?
- Xavier University is 107.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at Xavier than Fisk University ($44,770.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Xavier ($20,578 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 20.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,500 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Fisk University ($27,897 vs. $18,580)
Xavier vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 174 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Fisk University (71%)
Xavier vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Fisk University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/