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Overview |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 1,260.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at CMU than Fitchburg State University ($13,200.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than CMU ($15,535 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 20.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,248 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($11,314 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 56 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than CMU (78.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or CMU? 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 CMU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/