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Overview |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 148.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.5% higher at Lawrence than Fisk University ($53,667.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Lawrence ($20,578 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 0.2% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,500 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Fisk University ($40,089 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Fisk University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Fisk University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/