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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Castleton State 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,363 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 1,119.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.5% higher at Castleton State College than Fitchburg State University ($28,800.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Castleton State College ($15,535 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,404 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 83.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,007 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 34 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is the same as at Castleton State College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/