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Overview |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Davidson | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,055 students)
Davidson vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Fisk University?
- Davidson College is 161.8% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at Davidson than Fisk University ($56,550.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Davidson ($20,578 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 37% lower than costs at Davidson College ($11,500 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Davidson College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 150.2% larger than aid received Fisk University ($46,496 vs. $18,580)
Davidson vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 418 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Fisk University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $27,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $35,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/