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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1040/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 534 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,461.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Fitchburg State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than UNH Manchester ($15,535 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,516 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Fitchburg State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 10.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,822 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 17 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $9,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/