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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,769 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 3,597.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.7% higher at Eastern University than Fitchburg State University ($35,864.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Eastern University ($15,535 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 8.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,424 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 260.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($25,542 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 33 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Fitchburg State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($234 vs. $274)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/