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Overview |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $206 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | New England Tech | ||
| 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 New England Tech based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,895 students)
Fitchburg State vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 3,209.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 355.3% higher at New England Tech than Fitchburg State University ($32,100.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than New England Tech ($15,535 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 24.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($13,516 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 91.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,552 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,685)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($206 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/