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Overview |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 76% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Fitchburg State?
- Brandeis University is 6,263.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 775.5% higher at Brandeis University than Fitchburg State University ($61,724.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Brandeis University ($15,535 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 26.5% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,516 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Brandeis University (76% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 375.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($33,733 vs. $7,093)
Brandeis University vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 367 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University 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/