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Overview |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $117 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or City College of New York?
- CUNY City 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 City College of New York 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 City College than Fitchburg State ($5,181 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 26.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,516 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 38.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,822 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 132 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than CUNY City College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $11,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,685)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($117 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/