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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $143 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 807 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 1,240.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Plaza College than Fitchburg State University ($13,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Plaza College ($15,535 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 93.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,000 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Fitchburg State University (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($7,093 vs. $6,822)
Fitchburg State vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Plaza College (30%)
Fitchburg State vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,770 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,685)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($143 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/