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Overview |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 140.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Rhodes College than Fisk University ($52,000.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Rhodes College ($20,578 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 6.9% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,500 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Rhodes College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 92.2% larger than aid received Fisk University ($35,712 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 369 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Fisk University vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Fisk University (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/