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Overview |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 3,329.3% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at FDU than Framingham State University ($33,264.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Framingham State University ($16,030 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,160 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Framingham State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 272.5% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($30,059 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 20 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than FDU (84.1%)
Framingham State University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or FDU? 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 FDU and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/