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Overview |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 84% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $124 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 513 students)
Framingham State University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 1,717.3% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Framingham State University ($17,628.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,715 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($13,160 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Framingham State University (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 40% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($11,296 vs. $8,069)
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Framingham State University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Framingham State University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and Framingham State University.
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,705)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($124 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/