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Overview |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 1,055 students)
Alabama vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 94.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Alabama than Fisk University ($31,460.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Alabama ($20,578 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 25.4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,500 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 18.5% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($18,580 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 244 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Fisk University (71%)
Alabama vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Fisk University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $14,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $35,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/