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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,055 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Fisk University?
- Wittenberg University is 95.6% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Fisk University ($42,260.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Wittenberg University ($20,578 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 2% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,280 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Fisk University ($32,632 vs. $18,580)
Wittenberg University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Fisk University (71%)
Wittenberg University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Fisk University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/