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Overview |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emory | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emory | 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
- Emory University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,055 students)
Emory vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Fisk University?
- Emory University is 164.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at Emory than Fisk University ($57,120.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Emory ($20,578 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 48% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,500 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Emory University (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 163.3% larger than aid received Fisk University ($48,914 vs. $18,580)
Emory vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 443 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Emory students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Fisk University (90% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $45,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $35,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/