- Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private school while Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has more expensive tuition of $41,010 than Fitchburg State ($17,126).
- Fitchburg State has tighter acceptance rate of 80.04% than Wentworth Institute of Technology (91.87%).
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Fitchburg State (1,120).
- Fitchburg State is larger with 6,554 students than Wentworth Institute of Technology (3,920 students).
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| #39 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #43 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Fitchburg, MA |
| Known as | Fitchburg State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,010 | Undergraduate | $11,046 Massachusetts residents $17,126 out-of-state |
| $42,095 | Graduate | $6,246 |
| $17,287 | Financial Aid | $6,904 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 91.87% | Acceptance Rate | 80.04% |
| 17.05% | Yield | 26.00% |
| 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,920 | Total Students | 6,554 |
| 3,713 | Undergraduate | 3,168 |
| 207 | Graduate | 3,386 |
| 160 | Online Enrollment | 2,984 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $67,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) $12,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,705) $9,566 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,950 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 169 Full-time 223 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 200 Full-time 182 Part-time |
| 516 Full-time 301 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 541 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| $86,423 for Faculties $88,763 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,396 for Faculties $67,369 Part-time |