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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 80% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,392 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 5,908.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 726.7% higher at MHC than Fitchburg State University ($58,280.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than MHC ($15,535 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,516 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Fitchburg State University (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 454.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($39,304 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MHC (39.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MHC? 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 MHC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,479 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,685)
- MHC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($219 vs. $234)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/