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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 5.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $93 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,640 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Medgar than Fitchburg State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Fitchburg State ($8,250 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 32.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,516 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,467 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Fitchburg State .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $13,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($9,033 vs. $22,685)
- Medgar graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($93 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar 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/