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Overview |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 86% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $90 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | York | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 6,161 students)
Fitchburg State vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or York?
- CUNY York 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 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 York College than Fitchburg State ($5,631 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 53.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,225 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Fitchburg State University (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($8,717 vs. $7,896)
Fitchburg State vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 108 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at York (3.15)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than York (59.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or 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 York and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than CUNY York College (47% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,685)
- York graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($90 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/