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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 838 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 1,407.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.4% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Fitchburg State University ($24,562.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($15,820 vs. $18,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 5.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,448 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 3.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,992 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 38 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $11,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,818)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($234 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/