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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.4% | ||
| 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 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $179 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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 Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,783 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY Cobleskill?
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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 Cobleskill 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 Fitchburg State University than SUNY Cobleskill ($15,535 vs. $17,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 13.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($13,516 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 41.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,040 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 111 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SUNY Cobleskill (84%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $5,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($17,359 vs. $22,685)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($179 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill 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/