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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,861 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Utica College?
- Utica College is 2,292.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Utica College than Fitchburg State University ($23,208.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Utica College ($15,535 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 6.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,667 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 96.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,939 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Utica College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/