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Overview |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $255 |
Diversity |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,111 students)
AUM vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Framingham State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 748.7% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at AUM than Framingham State University ($18,480.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Framingham State University ($13,163 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 78.6% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($7,368 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,069 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Framingham State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Framingham State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 15 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
AUM vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Framingham State University? 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 Framingham State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $24,705)
- AUM graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($229 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/