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Overview |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,055 students)
Cedarville University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Fisk University?
- Cedarville University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Cedarville University than Fisk University ($34,498.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Cedarville University ($20,578 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 36.9% lower than costs at Fisk University ($8,400 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($19,637 vs. $18,580)
Cedarville University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 232 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Fisk University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/