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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Fitchburg State?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 4,187.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.9% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Fitchburg State University ($41,586.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($15,535 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($13,516 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 280.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($26,987 vs. $7,093)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 4 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $700 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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/