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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 68% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $211 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,994 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is 519% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus than Fitchburg State University ($8,996.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Fitchburg State ($7,913 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 117% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($6,228 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (76% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($7,093 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Fitchburg State vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,000)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $2,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,685)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/