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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $225 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,023 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 574.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at MWSU than Fitchburg State University ($13,550.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Fitchburg State ($11,917 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,200 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,531 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Fitchburg State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Missouri Western State University (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,685)
- MWSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($225 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/