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Overview |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 94 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
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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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $297 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | NEiA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than NEiA based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 94 students)
Fitchburg State vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or NEiA?
- The New England Institute of Art is 1,811.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($18,540.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at NEiA than Fitchburg State University ($18,540.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than NEiA ($15,535 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 114.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($6,297 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Fitchburg State University (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 34.3% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($7,093 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or Fitchburg State .
Fitchburg State vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or NEiA? 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 NEiA and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than The New England Institute of Art (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $6,127 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($22,685 vs. $28,812)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($234 vs. $297)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA 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/