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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 93 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | pmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $30,996 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $320 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Pine Manor College | ||
| 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 Pine Manor College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 93 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Pine Manor College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Pine Manor College?
- Pine Manor College is 3,054.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334% higher at Pine Manor College than Fitchburg State University ($30,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Pine Manor College ($13,516 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Pine Manor College (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Pine Manor College ($7,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Pine Manor College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pine Manor College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 218 points higher than at Pine Manor College (775)
Fitchburg State vs. Pine Manor College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Pine Manor 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 Pine Manor College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Pine Manor College (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Pine Manor College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $33,900)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $8,311 lower median federal student loan debt than Pine Manor College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $30,996)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Pine Manor College graduates. ($234 vs. $320)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pine Manor College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/