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Overview |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 60% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $284 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 3,083 students)
Framingham State University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5,838.1% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 717% higher at Holy Cross than Framingham State University ($57,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Holy Cross ($17,715 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 26.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,160 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than College of the Holy Cross (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 391% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($39,615 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Framingham State University .
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Framingham State University (91% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $32,800 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,795 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,500)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($255 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/