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Overview |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 3,329.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at FDU than Fitchburg State University ($33,264.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than FDU ($15,535 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,516 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 323.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($30,059 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 2 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than FDU (84.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or FDU? 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 FDU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/