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Overview |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Tennessee State University?
- Fisk University is 203% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Fisk University than Tennessee State University ($21,600.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Fisk University ($11,986 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 34.6% lower than costs at Fisk University ($8,542 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($18,580 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Fisk University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
Fisk University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Tennessee State University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Fisk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/