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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $215 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,704 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 522.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.6% higher at UVa-Wise than Fitchburg State University ($25,419.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Fitchburg State ($9,923 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 13.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,919 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 101.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($14,299 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 51 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $1,858 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,827 vs. $22,685)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($215 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/