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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Throggs Neck, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 1,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | sunymaritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $16,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $20,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $8,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 63% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1091/1285 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $79,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 1,350 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Maritime College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY Maritime College?
- SUNY Maritime College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Maritime College than Fitchburg State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than SUNY Maritime College ($15,820 vs. $20,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY Maritime College ($14,225 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than SUNY Maritime College (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($8,717 vs. $8,231)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Maritime College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SUNY Maritime College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Maritime College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Maritime College (1113) is 120 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming SUNY Maritime College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Maritime College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than SUNY Maritime College (78.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY Maritime College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or SUNY Maritime College? 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 SUNY Maritime College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is the same as at SUNY Maritime College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $35,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,815 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($234 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Maritime College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/