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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,474 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Fitchburg State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($15,535 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 13.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($13,516 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 50.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,667 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 93 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Fitchburg State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Fitchburg State University and SUNY College at Plattsburgh have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,000 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,685)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($227 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/