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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lodi, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | felician.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $15,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $32,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 893/1108 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Felician College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Felician College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,148 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Felician College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Felician College?
- Felician College is 3,390.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($33,860.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.3% higher at Felician College than Fitchburg State University ($33,860.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Felician College ($15,535 vs. $15,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Felician College ($13,516 vs. $13,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Felician College students is 358.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($32,536 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Felician College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Felician College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Felician College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 115 points higher than at Felician College (878)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Felician College (18)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Felician College (3.05)
- Felician College has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Felician College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Felician 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 Felician College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Felician College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Felician College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Felician College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Felician College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Felician College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/