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Overview |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 8% |
Students |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 17% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Fisher College ($38,790.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Fisher College ($11,996 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Peter's University are 1.4% lower than costs at Fisher College ($17,108 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Fisher College ($35,256 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Fisher College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($198 vs. $258)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/