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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $107 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Brooklyn College?
- CUNY Brooklyn College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Brooklyn College than Fitchburg State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Fitchburg State ($5,972 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 32.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,516 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,411 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 122 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Fitchburg State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $12,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($10,382 vs. $22,685)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($107 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/