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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | MCLA | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 938 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MCLA?
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 41.5% higher at MCLA than Fitchburg State University ($9,975.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Fitchburg State ($15,377 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($13,516 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 27.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,044 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 23 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Fitchburg State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,974 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,659)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($234 vs. $254)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/