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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Fitchburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 76% |
Admission |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 6,554 students)
BU vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Fitchburg State?
- Boston University is 6,193.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 766% higher at BU than Fitchburg State University ($61,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than BU ($15,535 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,516 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Boston University (76% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 627% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($51,565 vs. $7,093)
BU vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 310 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming BU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $28,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/