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Overview |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 859.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at NDSU than Fitchburg State University ($13,963.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than NDSU ($15,820 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 48.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,565 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 49.2% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,717 vs. $5,841)
Fitchburg State vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 98 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $9,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $615 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,300)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($234 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/