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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $193 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,777 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MSU?
- Minot State University is 639% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at MSU than Fitchburg State University ($7,168.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Fitchburg State ($12,360 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 88.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,180 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 28% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,093 vs. $5,542)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 6 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MSU? 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 and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Minot State University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,000)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $3,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,725 vs. $22,685)
- MSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($193 vs. $234)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/