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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 79% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $204 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 355.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at Tarleton than Fitchburg State University ($14,208.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Fitchburg State ($13,755 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 30.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,328 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Fitchburg State University (79% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,463 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 34 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Tarleton State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,685)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($204 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/