Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Eastern Connecticut State's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Fitchburg State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Eastern Connecticut State's yield is 1 pts higher than Fitchburg State's
Yield rate - 3
Eastern Connecticut State admits 83% vs. 87% at Fitchburg State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Eastern Connecticut StateAccessible
- Fitchburg StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Eastern Connecticut StateTest-optional
- Fitchburg StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Eastern Connecticut State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Fitchburg State
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Eastern Connecticut State | Fitchburg State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
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