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Overview |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,122 students)
Fitchburg State vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 3,291.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 366.7% higher at CSE than Fitchburg State University ($32,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than CSE ($15,535 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 6.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,744 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 321.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,905 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 187 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than CSE (71.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or CSE? 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 CSE and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/