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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $155 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 610.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.9% higher at Augusta University than Fitchburg State University ($22,270.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Fitchburg State ($13,572 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 35.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,998 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,995 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 52 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $44,000)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $7,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,685)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($155 vs. $234)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/