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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,416 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 5,119% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 618.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Fitchburg State University ($50,624.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Widener University-Main Campus ($15,535 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,516 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 357% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($32,412 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 39 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $15,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/