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Overview |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,055 students)
ETSU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 179.7% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Fisk University than East Tennessee State University ($21,600.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Fisk University ($14,350 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Fisk University ($9,613 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 112.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($18,580 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 131 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Fisk University (71%)
ETSU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than East Tennessee State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,900)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/