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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,667 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 6,059.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 747.5% higher at Wheaton College than Fitchburg State University ($59,750.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Wheaton College ($15,535 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,516 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 487.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($41,665 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Fitchburg State University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/