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Overview |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $117 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at City College of New York than Framingham State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Framingham State University ($5,181 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 29.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,160 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,822 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 150 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Accepted freshman City College of New York students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Framingham State University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than CUNY City College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,600)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,705)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($117 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/