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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $286 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,324 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,337.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Fitchburg State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Cedar Crest College ($15,535 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 6.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,722 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 357% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($32,415 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 25 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Fitchburg State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $5,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,750)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($234 vs. $286)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/