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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 90% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 913/1230 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 1,048.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.6% higher at Wright State than Fitchburg State University ($20,556.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Fitchburg State ($15,400 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 30.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,900 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Fitchburg State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($8,717 vs. $7,890)
Fitchburg State vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 41 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,400)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/