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Overview |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $174 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,376 students)
Fitchburg State vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or ECU?
- East Central University is 518.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at ECU than Fitchburg State University ($15,361.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Fitchburg State ($10,221 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 74.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,752 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Fitchburg State University (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,853 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 23 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than ECU (70.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or ECU? 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 ECU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than East Central University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,807 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,685)
- ECU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($174 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/