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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $247 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 3,688.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 421.2% higher at Fisher than Fitchburg State University ($36,748.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Fisher ($15,535 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($13,516 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 212.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($22,155 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 94 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Fitchburg State vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Fitchburg State University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,900)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($234 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/