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Overview |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1160/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,005 students)
Oberlin vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Fisk University?
- Oberlin College is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.4% higher at Oberlin than Fisk University ($63,700.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Oberlin ($19,836 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 61.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,698 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Fisk University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 65.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,746 vs. $20,400)
Oberlin vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 420 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Oberlin (33%)
Oberlin vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Fisk University (88% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin 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/