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Overview |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | La Salle University | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,049 students)
Fitchburg State vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 3,264.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363% higher at La Salle University than Fitchburg State University ($32,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than La Salle University ($15,535 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 7.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,516 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 309.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,025 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 3 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Fitchburg State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/