| Massachusetts-Boston vs. Fitchburg State |
#368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region I Universities #31 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,898 Massachusetts Residents $38,115 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,346 Massachusetts Residents $17,426 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,456 Massachusetts Residents $39,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,246 Massachusetts Residents $6,246 Out-of-State |
| More$11,334 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,655 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT- |
| Tighter83.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.93% |
| Lower12.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.53% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,892 |
| Larger12,138 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,027 |
| Larger3,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,865 |
| Smaller1,700 | Online Student Population | Larger2,745 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower25% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,705) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,150 | Number of faculty | 388 |
| Higher$114,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,756 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.