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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1200/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 6,464 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Marist College?
- Marist College is 4,425.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 522.7% higher at Marist College than Fitchburg State University ($43,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Marist College ($15,535 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,516 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 222.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($22,904 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Fitchburg State University (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/