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Curry College Drew University ASU Suffolk University Pace University-New York Ramapo College of New Jersey Saint Xavier University| Paine College | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $198 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 36% |
Students |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 160.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at Fisher College than Paine College ($33,150.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Fisher College ($15,877 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 130.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($7,512 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 116.1% larger than aid received Paine College ($25,406 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Paine College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Paine College (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $28,400)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $16,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $35,750)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($198 vs. $369)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/