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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $229 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 1,229.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Fitchburg State University ($30,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Rutgers University-Newark ($15,535 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($13,516 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Fitchburg State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 85.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,168 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 37 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Fitchburg State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $22,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $44,000)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,215 vs. $22,685)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($229 vs. $234)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/