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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,155 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 3,394.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.9% higher at Neumann than Fitchburg State University ($33,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Neumann ($15,535 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Neumann University ($13,516 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 261.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($25,623 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 88 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/