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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,033 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 3,559.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.5% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Fitchburg State University ($35,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($15,535 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($13,516 vs. $15,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 318.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,710 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 51 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Thomas Aquinas College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,685)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/