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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Framingham State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $13,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $16,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $9,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 80% |
Admission |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 4,342 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 3,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1070/1255 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $255 |
Diversity |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BC | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 4,028 students)
BC vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Framingham State University?
- Boston College is 6,746.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 842% higher at BC than Framingham State University ($66,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than BC ($16,640 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 34% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,784 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Boston College (80% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 456.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($51,099 vs. $9,184)
BC vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 405 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming BC students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Framingham State University (91% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $43,300 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $47,600)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,705)
- BC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($196 vs. $255)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/