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Overview |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 92% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 264.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at NCAT than Fitchburg State University ($17,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Fitchburg State ($9,189 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 47.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,179 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Fitchburg State University (92% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,082 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 83 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $6,315 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,685 vs. $29,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($234 vs. $299)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/