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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $162 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,777 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 578.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at SWOSU than Fitchburg State University ($13,695.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Fitchburg State ($13,699 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 95% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($6,930 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Fitchburg State University (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,539 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 3 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU 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 SWOSU (76.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,000)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,998 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($15,687 vs. $22,685)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($162 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/