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Overview |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or UTC?
- Fisk University is 170.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at UTC than Fisk University ($24,110.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Fisk University ($14,417 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 21.1% lower than costs at Fisk University ($9,500 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 99.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($18,580 vs. $9,309)
Fisk University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 150 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or UTC? 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 UTC and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $4,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,900)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/