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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UNK | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 6,041 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 541.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at UNK than Fitchburg State University ($12,036.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than UNK ($15,535 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 18.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,390 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 2.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,282 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 56 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UNK (86%)
Fitchburg State vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UNK? 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 UNK and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Fitchburg State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,685)
- UNK graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($219 vs. $234)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/