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Overview |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Georgia | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 1,055 students)
Georgia vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 120.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Georgia than Fisk University ($28,830.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Fisk University ($17,180 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 5.5% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,904 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than University of Georgia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($18,580 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 315 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Fisk University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $20,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,900)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $6,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($19,146 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($197 vs. $268)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/