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Overview |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,080 students)
Fitchburg State vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 4,770.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 570.1% higher at LVC than Fitchburg State University ($47,240.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than LVC ($15,535 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 2.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,220 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 396.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($35,245 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than LVC (76.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or LVC? 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 LVC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Fitchburg State University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/