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Overview |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,055 students)
Fisk University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Vanderbilt than Fisk University ($58,130.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Vanderbilt ($20,578 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 72.7% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($11,500 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Vanderbilt University (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 190.3% larger than aid received Fisk University ($53,932 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 561 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 14 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Fisk University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Fisk University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $47,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $35,900)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/