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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,854 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 6,267% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 776% higher at Gettysburg College than Fitchburg State University ($61,760.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Gettysburg College ($15,535 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,516 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 509.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($43,239 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $44,000)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,685)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($227 vs. $234)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/