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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Cazenovia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cazenovia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,026 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $35,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 957/1177 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 745 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Cazenovia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Cazenovia College?
- Cazenovia College is 3,614% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,026.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411% higher at Cazenovia College than Fitchburg State University ($36,026.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Cazenovia College ($15,535 vs. $17,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9% lower than costs at Cazenovia College ($13,516 vs. $14,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cazenovia College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cazenovia College students is 399.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($35,402 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Cazenovia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Cazenovia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cazenovia College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.29) as students at Cazenovia College (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Cazenovia College (75.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Cazenovia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Cazenovia College is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Cazenovia College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,500)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Cazenovia College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Cazenovia College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cazenovia 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/