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Overview |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 5,673.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 694.3% higher at WPI than Fitchburg State University ($56,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than WPI ($15,535 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,516 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Fitchburg State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 281.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,059 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or WPI? 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 WPI and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Fitchburg State University (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $38,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/