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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,872 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 4,564.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 541.8% higher at Salve Regina University than Fitchburg State University ($45,250.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Salve Regina University ($15,535 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,516 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 277.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($26,787 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Fitchburg State University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/