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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 351 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 2,501.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258% higher at SVC than Fitchburg State University ($25,236.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 22.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,000 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Southern Vermont College (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($7,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 99 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SVC (19)
Fitchburg State vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SVC? 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 SVC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Southern Vermont College (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,600)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/