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Overview |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $320 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,783 students)
Fitchburg State vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 493% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at NSU than Fitchburg State University ($16,920.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Fitchburg State ($14,652 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 24.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,844 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,164 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 185 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or NSU? 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 NSU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Norfolk State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,700)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $8,315 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $31,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($234 vs. $320)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/