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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1040/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $113 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Queens 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
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Queens College?
- CUNY Queens College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Queens College than Fitchburg State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Fitchburg State ($6,434 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 15% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,516 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,927 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 117 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Queens 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 Queens College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Fitchburg State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $11,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,685)
- Queens College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($113 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/