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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 3,574 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 4,372.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 515.3% higher at Western New England University than Fitchburg State University ($43,380.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Western New England University ($15,820 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,225 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 213.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,351 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 87 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Fitchburg State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/