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Overview |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $203 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 6,092 students)
Fitchburg State vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 429.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at TAMUK than Fitchburg State University ($18,133.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Fitchburg State ($11,347 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 43.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,425 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 51.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,723 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 56 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $2,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $3,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,685)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($203 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/