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Overview |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,985 students)
Fitchburg State vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 1,200.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.9% higher at UM-Flint than Fitchburg State University ($24,882.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Fitchburg State ($10,840 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 27.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,628 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 88.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($13,389 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 1 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than University of Michigan Flint (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,500)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/