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Overview |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,602 students)
Fitchburg State vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 3,778.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.6% higher at St. Bona than Fitchburg State University ($37,620.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than St. Bona ($15,535 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,516 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 289.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,605 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 73 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Fitchburg State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/