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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,993 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Kings College?
- King's College is 3,974.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.6% higher at Kings College than Fitchburg State University ($39,522.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Kings College ($15,535 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 8.4% lower than costs at King's College ($13,516 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 313.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,352 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Kings 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 Kings College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Fitchburg State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/