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Overview |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1160/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,005 students)
Bates vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Fisk University?
- Bates College is 184.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.4% higher at Bates than Fisk University ($63,478.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Bates ($19,836 vs. $26,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 53.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,698 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Bates College (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 163.6% larger than aid received Fisk University ($53,782 vs. $20,400)
Bates vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Bates .
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Fisk University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $39,800 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $35,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/