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Overview |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 45% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $191 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 1,770 students)
Fitchburg State vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 3,141% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.9% higher at LGCNHS than Fitchburg State University ($31,438.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than LGCNHS ($15,820 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 51.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,225 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (84% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,717 vs. $6,657)
Fitchburg State vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $7,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $44,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,685)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($191 vs. $234)
- More LGCNHS 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/