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Overview |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 76% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $234 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 6,554 students)
The University of West Florida vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or Fitchburg State?
- The University of West Florida is 345.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($4,319.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at The University of West Florida than Fitchburg State University ($16,587.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than Fitchburg State ($8,609 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 20% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,268 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than Fitchburg State University (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 62.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($11,515 vs. $7,093)
The University of West Florida vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at The University of West Florida (1053) is 60 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than Fitchburg State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,685)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($193 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/