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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Lasell 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,591 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 4,124.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 481.3% higher at Lasell College than Fitchburg State University ($40,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Lasell College ($15,535 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Lasell College ($13,516 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 361.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($32,757 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 27 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Lasell 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 Lasell College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is the same as at Lasell College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $900 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/