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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $167 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,270 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Fitchburg State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Fitchburg State ($12,329 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 17.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,530 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 51.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,768 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 2 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $6,439 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($16,246 vs. $22,685)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($167 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/