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Overview |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 79% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,297 students)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 1,515.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 443.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Fitchburg State University ($38,340.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Fitchburg State ($13,933 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 27.5% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,516 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than Fitchburg State University (79% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 76.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,528 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 16 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Fitchburg State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $18,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,000)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,685)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/