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Overview |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $271 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,872 students)
Fitchburg State vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or KSC?
- Keene State College is 1,111.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.5% higher at KSC than Fitchburg State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than KSC ($15,535 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,516 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,085 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 2 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or KSC? 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 KSC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Fitchburg State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $400 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,610 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,295)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($234 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/