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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 74% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $192 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 662.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at UT Tyler than Fitchburg State University ($23,232.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Fitchburg State ($13,248 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 36.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,908 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (76% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 35.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,612 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 66 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,000)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $4,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,632 vs. $22,685)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($192 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/