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Nashville, TN · Henderson, TN
| Fisk University | Freed-Hardeman University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $32,020/yr | $21,574/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $27,647/yr | $20,988/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $32,474/yr | $21,788/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $34,204/yr | $19,639/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,974/yr | $21,308/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,678/yr | $23,618/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,540/yr | $8,740/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,500/yr | $4,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,500/yr | $3,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $39,450/yr | $38,315/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,858/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,858/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 52% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 37% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1510 | 952–1087 |
| SAT average | 1200 | 1109 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–24 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 16–23 | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,982 | 1,077 |
| Students accepted | 4,622 | 976 |
| Students who enrolled | 320 | 269 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 6.9% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 52% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 25% | 89% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,454/yr | $47,485/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,449–$63,020 | $26,510–$69,867 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 68% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 29% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,604/yr | $40,086/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 33% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 38% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,162/yr | $42,415/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Computer & Information Sciences 27% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 20% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $38,089/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $68,256/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 41% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,035 | 1,212 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 24 | 433 |
| Average professor pay | $6,116/mo | $7,300/mo |
| Full-time professors | 52% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $30,520 | $62,772 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Nashville, TN | Henderson, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1866 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 37% | 47% |
| Women | 63% | 53% |
| White students | 0.1% | 87% |
| Black students | 79% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 6.9% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 5.4% |
| Special type | HBCU | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 27% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,547/yr | $8,648/yr |
| Endowment | $41.3M | $85.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 894 | 1,240 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,568/yr | $4,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,130/yr | $4,220/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Churches of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 78 | 331 |
| Athletic scholarships | $777,120 | $5.1M |
| Athletics budget | $2.3M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.3M | $7.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.