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Overview |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 88% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $211 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 556.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at West Texas A & M University than Fitchburg State University ($8,267.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than West Texas A & M University ($15,535 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 37.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,860 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Fitchburg State University (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,500 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 22 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than West Texas A & M University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $44,000)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,685)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/