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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,977 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 4,429.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 523.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than Fitchburg State University ($43,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Saint Anselm College ($15,535 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,516 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 293.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,936 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Fitchburg State University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/