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Overview |
UC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
UC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
UC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,055 students)
UC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at UC than Fisk University ($26,862.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Fisk University ($20,149 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,500 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 112.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($18,580 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 228 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming UC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fisk University (71%)
UC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Fisk University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $35,900)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/