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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Monroe College-Main Campus Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $143 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 0% |
Students |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 807 students)
Fisher College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Plaza College?
- Fisher College is 155% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155% higher at Fisher College than Plaza College ($33,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Fisher College ($17,178 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 147.7% lower than costs at Fisher College ($7,000 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Plaza College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 272.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($25,406 vs. $6,822)
Fisher College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Fisher College .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Plaza College (30%)
Fisher College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Fisher College.
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $5,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $19,187)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($143 vs. $198)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/