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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 76% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Fitchburg State?
- The Boston Conservatory is 4,184.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.5% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Fitchburg State University ($41,560.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than The Boston Conservatory ($15,535 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 27.6% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($13,516 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than The Boston Conservatory (76% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Boston Conservatory students is 146.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($17,474 vs. $7,093)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or The Boston Conservatory .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Fitchburg State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,700)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/