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Overview |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 64% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 695.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at WCU than Fitchburg State University ($19,290.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than WCU ($15,535 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 5.3% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,516 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 30.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,093 vs. $5,443)
Fitchburg State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 79 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or WCU? 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 WCU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Fitchburg State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/