Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Framingham State University Salem State University Westfield State University Bridgewater State La Salle University Worcester State University University of Massachusetts-Lowell KSC Immaculata University UMass Dartmouth WPI Cabrini College| Fitchburg State University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | chc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $273 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,420 students)
Fitchburg State vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 3,915.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 452.5% higher at CHC than Fitchburg State University ($38,950.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than CHC ($15,535 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 12.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,000 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 312.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,288 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 27 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or CHC? 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 CHC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Chestnut Hill College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,796 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,481)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($234 vs. $273)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/