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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,407 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 3,118.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.8% higher at Dominican College than Fitchburg State University ($31,220.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Dominican College ($15,535 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($13,516 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 219.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($22,666 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 114 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $7,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/