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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $252 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,661 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 2,702.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at SFC than Fitchburg State University ($27,188.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than SFC ($15,535 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 33.2% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,516 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 143.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($17,294 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 84 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SFC (84.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SFC? 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 SFC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Fitchburg State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,740 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,425)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($234 vs. $252)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/