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Overview |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $286 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 1,324 students)
Framingham State University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,337.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Framingham State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Cedar Crest College ($17,715 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 3.4% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($12,722 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 301.7% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($32,415 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 7 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Framingham State University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $200 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $3,045 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,750)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($255 vs. $286)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/