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Overview |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 657 students)
Framingham State University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or EC?
- Elmira College is 3,627% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 412.8% higher at EC than Framingham State University ($36,152.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than EC ($16,640 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,784 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 187.3% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($26,386 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Framingham State University (84.9%)
Framingham State University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or EC? 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 EC and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Framingham State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,000)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/