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Overview |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,991 students)
Fitchburg State vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 4,137.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 483% higher at DeSales University than Fitchburg State University ($41,100.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than DeSales University ($15,535 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 0.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,500 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 292.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,824 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 61 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Fitchburg State University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/