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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 66% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 950/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 1,214.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.5% higher at Montclair State University than Fitchburg State University ($21,465.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Fitchburg State ($13,742 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($13,516 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Montclair State University (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 66% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($11,771 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Montclair State 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 Montclair State University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Fitchburg State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $314 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $22,999)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/