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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Ship | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,162 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 886.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Ship than Fitchburg State University ($10,048.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Ship ($15,535 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 17.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,538 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,593 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 14 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Ship? 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 Ship and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Fitchburg State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/