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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Easton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | stonehill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $31,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $34,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Stonehill 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,543 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Stonehill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Stonehill College?
- Stonehill College is 5,157.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 623.4% higher at Stonehill College than Fitchburg State University ($51,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Stonehill College ($15,535 vs. $31,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 11.7% lower than costs at Stonehill College ($13,516 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 389.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($34,710 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Stonehill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Stonehill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stonehill College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Stonehill College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Stonehill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Stonehill 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 Stonehill College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Fitchburg State University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $22,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/