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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Wheelock 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 890 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 3,503.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 395.7% higher at Wheelock College than Fitchburg State University ($34,950.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Wheelock College ($15,535 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($13,516 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 207.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($21,786 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 49 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Fitchburg State vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/