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Overview |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,055 students)
Lipscomb vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Fisk University?
- Lipscomb University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Lipscomb than Fisk University ($34,304.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Lipscomb ($20,578 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 22.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,500 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Fisk University ($24,404 vs. $18,580)
Lipscomb vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 239 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Fisk University (71%)
Lipscomb vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Fisk University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/