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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $269 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Iona College | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Iona College?
- Iona College is 4,243.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 497.6% higher at Iona College than Fitchburg State University ($42,128.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Iona College ($15,535 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 31.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($13,516 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 298.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,273 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Iona College (1005) is 12 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Iona College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Iona College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Iona 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 Iona College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Fitchburg State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,047)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($234 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/