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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bryn Athyn, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | brynathyn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $25,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $17,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1253 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 285 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Bryn Athyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Bryn Athyn College?
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 2,491.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($25,140.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.6% higher at Bryn Athyn College than Fitchburg State University ($25,140.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Bryn Athyn College ($15,535 vs. $21,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 0.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,449 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 149.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($17,720 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Bryn Athyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Bryn Athyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Athyn College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 41 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
Fitchburg State vs. Bryn Athyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (47% vs. 30%)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/