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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,682 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 811.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than Fitchburg State University ($17,674.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than MSU Moorhead ($15,535 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 33.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,104 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,093 vs. $6,905)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 56 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $409 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,685)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/