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Overview |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,055 students)
Union College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Fisk University?
- Union College is 194.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.5% higher at Union College than Fisk University ($63,603.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Union College ($20,578 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 37.1% lower than costs at Union College ($11,500 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 102% larger than aid received Fisk University ($37,530 vs. $18,580)
Union College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Fisk University (86% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $38,300 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/