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Overview |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,862 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,400 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,400 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,290 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,558 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,922 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,950 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $268 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Belmont | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 1,005 students)
Belmont vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Fisk University?
- Belmont University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Belmont than Fisk University ($39,400.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Belmont ($19,836 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 22.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,698 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Belmont University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($22,922 vs. $20,400)
Belmont vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 221 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Fisk University (57.9%)
Belmont vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont 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 Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Fisk University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $35,900)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/