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Overview |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Memphis?
- Fisk University is 158.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Fisk University than University of Memphis ($21,600.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Fisk University ($13,873 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13.6% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,126 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 93% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($18,580 vs. $9,625)
Fisk University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 92 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Fisk University (71%)
Fisk University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than University of Memphis (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $6,300 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,900)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Fisk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/