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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,103 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 5,080.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 612.8% higher at Hartwick College than Fitchburg State University ($50,254.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Hartwick College ($15,535 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,516 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 488.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($41,717 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/