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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 50% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $208 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 21% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 805 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 1,547.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($15,980.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Maria College of Albany than Fitchburg State University ($15,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Maria College of Albany ($15,535 vs. $17,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 42.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,480 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Maria College of Albany (76% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is 24.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,818 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $600 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $2,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,118 vs. $22,685)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany 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/