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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 45% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $150 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Williams | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,222 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Williams?
- Williams College is 6,235.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 771.6% higher at Williams than Fitchburg State University ($61,450.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Williams ($15,535 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Williams College ($13,516 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Williams College (76% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 705.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($57,121 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 449 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Williams students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Williams (8.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Williams? 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 Williams and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $29,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $44,000)
- Williams College students graduate with a $8,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,685)
- Williams graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($150 vs. $234)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/