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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $266 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 1,361.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Fitchburg State University ($30,317.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than UMass Dartmouth ($15,535 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,516 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 41.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,055 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 32 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Fitchburg State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,760)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($234 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/