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Overview |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mercer | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,055 students)
Mercer vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Fisk University?
- Mercer University is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Mercer than Fisk University ($39,408.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Mercer ($20,578 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 22.1% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,500 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 81.6% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,740 vs. $18,580)
Mercer vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 280 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Fisk University (71%)
Mercer vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Fisk University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $35,900)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mercer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/