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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $218 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Stockton | ||
| 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
- Stockton University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 1,213.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at Stockton than Fitchburg State University ($20,474.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Stockton ($15,535 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Stockton University ($13,516 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Fitchburg State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 64% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($11,635 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 81 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Stockton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Stockton? 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 Stockton and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Fitchburg State University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,000)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $1,577 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,108 vs. $22,685)
- Stockton graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($218 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/