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Overview |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $16,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $9,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,342 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $255 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Framingham State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Framingham State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 587% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at ECSU than Framingham State University ($9,996.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than ECSU ($16,640 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 25.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,784 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Framingham State University (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,865 vs. $9,184)
ECSU vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,705)
- ECSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($237 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/