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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Rosemont 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 754 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 1,950.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at Rosemont College than Fitchburg State University ($19,890.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Rosemont College ($15,535 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 2.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,130 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 112.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($15,072 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 109 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Rosemont 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 Rosemont College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/