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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,361 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 2,673.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.6% higher at Immaculata University than Fitchburg State University ($26,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Immaculata University ($15,535 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 7.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,620 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 122% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($15,749 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 18 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University 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/