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Overview |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,320 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,320 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,698 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,836 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,400 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,982 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 4,622 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1480 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 1,005 students)
Fisk University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 183.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.7% higher at Washington and Lee than Fisk University ($63,315.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Washington and Lee ($19,836 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 51.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,698 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 185.9% larger than aid received Fisk University ($58,323 vs. $20,400)
Fisk University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 458 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Fisk University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Fisk University (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $53,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $35,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee 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/