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Overview |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 86% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $109 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at City Tech than Fitchburg State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Fitchburg State ($5,417 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 53.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,225 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Fitchburg State University (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,717 vs. $7,904)
Fitchburg State vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than City Tech (80.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $12,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,685)
- City Tech graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($109 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/