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Overview |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,920 students)
Fitchburg State vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 695.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at LHU than Fitchburg State University ($17,290.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 30.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,350 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Lock Haven University (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 45 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
Fitchburg State vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or LHU? 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 LHU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Lock Haven University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/