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Overview |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 76% |
Admission |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $234 |
Diversity |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 38% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Fitchburg State?
- Augusta State University is 365.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($4,512.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at ASU than Fitchburg State University ($16,416.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 31.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,250 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Augusta State University (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($7,093 vs. $0)
ASU vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or ASU .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Augusta State University (47% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/