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Overview |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Braintree, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 4 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $339 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 37% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| 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 University of Phoenix-Boston Campus based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 4 students)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Phoenix-Boston Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus?
- University of Phoenix Boston Campus is 877.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at University of Phoenix-Boston Campus than Fitchburg State University ($9,480.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Boston Campus are 101.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,070 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than University of Phoenix Boston Campus (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Boston Campus ($8,717 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Boston Campus or Fitchburg State .
Fitchburg State vs. University of Phoenix-Boston Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus? 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 Phoenix-Boston Campus and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than University of Phoenix Boston Campus (47% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Boston Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $10,128 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus graduates. ($22,685 vs. $32,813)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus graduates. ($234 vs. $339)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Boston Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/