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Overview |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Technological University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Tennessee Tech?
- Fisk University is 153.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Fisk University than Tennessee Technological University ($21,600.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Fisk University ($15,188 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 9.5% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,502 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 119.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($18,580 vs. $8,471)
Fisk University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 165 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Fisk University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/