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Overview |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1160/1480 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Earlham | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Fisk University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,005 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Fisk University?
- Earlham College is 128.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.4% higher at Earlham than Fisk University ($50,970.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Earlham ($19,836 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 12.8% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,698 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Fisk University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Fisk University ($38,111 vs. $20,400)
Earlham vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Fisk University (57.9%)
Earlham vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Fisk University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University and Earlham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fisk University and Earlham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/