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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,231 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 5,512.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 672.2% higher at Susquahanna than Fitchburg State University ($54,440.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Susquahanna ($15,535 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,516 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Fitchburg State University (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 476.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($40,914 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Fitchburg State University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/