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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,729 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 3,655.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.7% higher at Marywood than Fitchburg State University ($36,430.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Marywood ($15,535 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,516 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 300.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,401 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 32 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Fitchburg State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/