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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 1,055 students)
Miami vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Miami than Fisk University ($35,371.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Miami ($20,578 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 37.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,500 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Miami University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Miami University ($18,580 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 322 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Miami students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Fisk University (71%)
Miami vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Fisk University (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,900)
- Miami University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/