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Overview |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Denison | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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
- Denison University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,055 students)
Denison vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Fisk University?
- Denison University is 177.8% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at Denison than Fisk University ($60,000.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Denison ($20,578 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 25.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 96.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($36,497 vs. $18,580)
Denison vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Fisk University (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University and Denison graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fisk University and Denison graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/