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Overview |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 1,055 students)
Illinois vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 73.2% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Illinois than Fisk University ($30,446.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Fisk University ($14,544 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,500 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($18,580 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 368 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Fisk University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $30,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $35,900)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/