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Overview |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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 Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Fitchburg State?
- Stevenson University is 3,615.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.1% higher at Stevenson University than Fitchburg State University ($36,036.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Stevenson University ($15,535 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,516 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 298.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,258 vs. $7,093)
Stevenson University vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 13 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Fitchburg State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/