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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Moravian 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,533 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 4,907.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 588.9% higher at Moravian College than Fitchburg State University ($48,569.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Moravian College ($15,535 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,516 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 344.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($31,527 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 13 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Moravian College (67%)
Fitchburg State vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Moravian 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 Moravian College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Fitchburg State University (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/