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Overview |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 106.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at MSOE than Fisk University ($44,601.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than MSOE ($20,578 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 8.6% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,500 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 71.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($31,850 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 311 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Fisk University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Fisk University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $33,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE 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/