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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $253 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,751 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 800% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.2% higher at Western Oregon State College than Fitchburg State University ($28,710.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Western Oregon State College ($15,535 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 23.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,923 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Fitchburg State University (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($7,093 vs. $6,907)
Fitchburg State vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 47 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Western Oregon University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,400)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,502)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/