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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.38 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Regis College | ||
| 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 Regis College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,230 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Regis College?
- Regis College is 4,657.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($46,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 554.6% higher at Regis College than Fitchburg State University ($46,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Regis College ($15,535 vs. $30,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Regis College ($13,516 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 338.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($31,088 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Regis College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Regis 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 Regis College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Regis College is higher than Fitchburg State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Regis College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/