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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | massart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $23,737 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,598 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,939 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.9% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Fitchburg State University ($27,420.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,535 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,516 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 19.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,494 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 93 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Fitchburg State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,700)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,250)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/