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Overview |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,055 students)
CAU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Fisk University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at CAU than Fisk University ($21,948.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than CAU ($20,578 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 4.7% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,982 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 97% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($18,580 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Fisk University (937) is 87 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Fisk University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Fisk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/