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Overview |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $176 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 547.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232% higher at NMSU than Fitchburg State University ($23,407.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Fitchburg State ($10,407 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 20.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,252 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 85.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,168 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 10 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than NMSU (78%)
Fitchburg State vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,685)
- NMSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($176 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/