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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,055 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Fisk University than Tuskegee University ($21,600.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Tuskegee University ($20,578 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 16.8% lower than costs at Fisk University ($9,844 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Fisk University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 193.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($18,580 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 18 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Tuskegee University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,122)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/