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Maine Maritime Academy Framingham State University Salem State University Westfield State University Bridgewater State SUNY Maritime College Worcester State University University of Massachusetts-Lowell CMA KSC UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego| Fitchburg State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 1,362 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $2,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $14,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $20,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $16,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 1,120 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 1,362 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 111.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($2,054.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Fitchburg State University ($15,148.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($15,820 vs. $20,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($14,225 vs. $14,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 94.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($16,962 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 72 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Maritime Academy and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Fitchburg State University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $43,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/