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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,313 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 5,152.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 622.7% higher at UArts than Fitchburg State University ($50,950.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than UArts ($15,535 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 32.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,516 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 258.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($25,460 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 52 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UArts (80%)
Fitchburg State vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UArts? 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 UArts and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Fitchburg State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $34,500)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/