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Overview |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | RIC | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 5,767 students)
Fitchburg State vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 877.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.8% higher at RIC than Fitchburg State University ($25,014.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Fitchburg State ($11,549 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 3.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,719 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Fitchburg State University (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,717 vs. $6,998)
Fitchburg State vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 80 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than RIC (81.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or RIC? 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 RIC and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Rhode Island College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,685)
- RIC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($219 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/