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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $202 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,836 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 63.1% higher at SUNY Canton than Fitchburg State University ($11,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Fitchburg State ($14,049 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($13,516 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Fitchburg State University (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 42.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,081 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($19,552 vs. $22,685)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($202 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/