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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Winthrop 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 4,694 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 1,477.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.4% higher at Winthrop University than Fitchburg State University ($29,636.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Winthrop University ($15,820 vs. $16,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 35.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,488 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($14,600 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 51 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,500)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/