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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Fitchburg State?
- Anna Maria College is 3,859.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.8% higher at Anna Maria College than Fitchburg State University ($38,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Anna Maria College ($15,535 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($13,516 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 372.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($33,503 vs. $7,093)
Anna Maria College vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/