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Overview |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 29/33 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 125.2% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Trinity than Fisk University ($48,648.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Trinity ($20,578 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 22.9% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,500 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Fisk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,614 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 357 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Fisk University vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Fisk University (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $26,900 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $35,900)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/