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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Greek Orthodox | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | hchc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $21,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $21,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $30,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 38 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 57.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $173 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | ||
| 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 Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 131 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
- Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is 2,161.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($21,940.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology than Fitchburg State University ($21,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology ($15,535 vs. $30,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology ($13,516 vs. $16,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology students is 45.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,326 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (57.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology? 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 Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is higher than Fitchburg State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($16,750 vs. $22,685)
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($173 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/