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Overview |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $247 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 828 students)
Fitchburg State vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 2,179.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.7% higher at CW than Fitchburg State University ($22,113.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Fitchburg State ($10,891 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 42% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,520 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 161.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($18,559 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Fitchburg State .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or CW? 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 CW and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,800)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,209 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,894)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($234 vs. $247)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/