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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 1,568.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430.6% higher at UMass than Fitchburg State University ($37,405.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than UMass ($15,535 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,516 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 74.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,350 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 233 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming UMass students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UMass (63.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UMass? 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 UMass and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Fitchburg State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $11,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/