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Overview |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,055 students)
Furman vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Fisk University?
- Furman University is 156.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at Furman than Fisk University ($55,392.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Furman ($20,578 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 31.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,500 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 95.8% larger than aid received Fisk University ($36,384 vs. $18,580)
Furman vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Fisk University (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,900)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/