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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 542.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Lamar University than Fitchburg State University ($16,020.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Fitchburg State ($11,757 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 36.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,884 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,397 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 19 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Lamar University? 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 Lamar University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Lamar University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,685)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($227 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/