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Overview |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 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 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,854 students vs. 1,005 students)
Oxy vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Fisk University?
- Occidental College is 181.6% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.6% higher at Oxy than Fisk University ($62,850.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Oxy ($19,836 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 56.3% lower than costs at Occidental College ($11,698 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Occidental College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,523 vs. $20,400)
Oxy vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 367 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Fisk University (83% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $35,900)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/