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Overview |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 26% |
Students |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 351 students)
Fisher College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or SVC?
- Fisher College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Fisher College than Southern Vermont College ($33,150.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 57.6% lower than costs at Fisher College ($11,000 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Southern Vermont College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($25,406 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Fisher College .
Fisher College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or SVC? 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 SVC and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Southern Vermont College (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/