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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 80% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY Empire State College?
- SUNY Empire State College 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 Empire State College 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 Empire State College than Fitchburg State ($9,704 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 16.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,600 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than Fitchburg State University (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,343 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Fitchburg State .
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than SUNY Empire State College (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $565 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,250)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($234 vs. $240)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/