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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,484 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 3,930.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 454.6% higher at Alvernia University than Fitchburg State University ($39,100.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Alvernia University ($15,535 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,516 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 263.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($25,757 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 5 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Fitchburg State vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Fitchburg State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/