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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 4,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $44,098 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $44,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $17,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $33,228 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $27,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 8,410 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 7,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1125/1270 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $276 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Monmouth University | ||
| 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 Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 4,981 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 4,446.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($44,098.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.5% higher at Monmouth University than Fitchburg State University ($44,098.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Monmouth University ($15,820 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 24.7% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,225 vs. $17,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 210.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,087 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 44 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Monmouth University (89.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Monmouth University? 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 Monmouth University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Fitchburg State University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,016 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,701)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($234 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/