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University of Alabama at Birmingham Tennessee State University Auburn Alabama Tennessee Tech CAU Tuskegee University Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee UT Dallas| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,055 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 113.4% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at UA Huntsville than Fisk University ($23,012.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Fisk University ($18,588 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 3.4% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,122 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 106.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($18,580 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 284 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Fisk University (71%)
UA Huntsville vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is the same as at Fisk University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $14,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $35,900)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/