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Overview |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $263 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Centenary University | ||
| 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 1,498 students)
Framingham State University vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 3,496.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.9% higher at Centenary University than Framingham State University ($34,890.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Centenary University ($17,715 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 3.1% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($12,770 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 242% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($27,592 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 46 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Centenary 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 Centenary University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Centenary University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $795 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,500)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University 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/