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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,055 students)
Auburn vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Auburn than Fisk University ($31,176.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Auburn ($20,578 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 30.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,500 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($18,580 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 281 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Fisk University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $35,900)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/