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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $243 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 508 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 5,334.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 647.7% higher at Hampshire College than Fitchburg State University ($52,714.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Hampshire College ($15,535 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($13,516 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 532.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($44,835 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Fitchburg State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,531)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($234 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College 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/