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Overview |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Centre College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | 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
- Centre College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,055 students)
Centre College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Fisk University?
- Centre College is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Centre College than Fisk University ($48,070.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Centre College ($20,578 vs. $23,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 7% lower than costs at Centre College ($11,500 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 99.8% larger than aid received Fisk University ($37,116 vs. $18,580)
Centre College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 342 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Centre College (62.8%)
Centre College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Fisk University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/