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Overview |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 657 students)
Fitchburg State vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or EC?
- Elmira College is 3,536.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.3% higher at EC than Fitchburg State University ($35,270.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than EC ($15,535 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,388 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 281.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,091 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or EC? 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 EC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Fitchburg State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/