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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,207 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 3,934.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 455.1% higher at Wilkes than Fitchburg State University ($39,134.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Wilkes ($15,535 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,516 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 315.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,441 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 60 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/