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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 77% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $255 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,111 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Framingham State University?
- Fitchburg State University and Framingham State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($970.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Fitchburg State as Framingham State University ($7,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Framingham State University ($15,535 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,160 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Fitchburg State University (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,069 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 18 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Fitchburg State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,705)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($234 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/