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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,275 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 3,893.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.4% higher at Elms College than Fitchburg State University ($38,735.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Elms College ($15,535 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,516 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 282.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,109 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 17 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Elms 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 Elms College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $2,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College 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/