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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 461 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $81 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Boricua College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 461 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Boricua College?
- Boricua College is 1,137.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Boricua College than Fitchburg State University ($12,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than Fitchburg State ($14,214 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 135.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($5,750 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Fitchburg State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boricua College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,307 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or Fitchburg State .
Fitchburg State vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Boricua 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 Boricua College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Boricua College is higher than Fitchburg State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $14,795 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($7,890 vs. $22,685)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($81 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/