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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,608 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 3,707% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 423.8% higher at MMC than Fitchburg State University ($36,928.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than MMC ($15,535 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 45.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,516 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 216.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($22,418 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 45 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming MMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MMC (72.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MMC? 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 MMC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/