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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $229 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,966 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 1,229.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Fitchburg State University ($30,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Fitchburg State ($14,151 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 4.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,923 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than Fitchburg State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 120.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($15,670 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Camden (1020) is 27 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Fitchburg State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $22,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $44,000)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,215 vs. $22,685)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($229 vs. $234)
- More Rutgers University-Camden 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/