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Overview |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,363 students)
Framingham State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 1,119.8% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.5% higher at Castleton State College than Framingham State University ($28,800.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Framingham State University ($16,791 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 6.1% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($12,404 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($13,007 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 16 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Framingham State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Castleton State College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/