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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Suffolk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 4,311.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 507% higher at Suffolk University than Fitchburg State University ($42,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Suffolk University ($15,535 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,516 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 292.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,856 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 31 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Suffolk University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/