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Overview |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $271 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,872 students)
Framingham State University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or KSC?
- Keene State College is 1,111.8% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.5% higher at KSC than Framingham State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than KSC ($17,715 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,160 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 25% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($10,085 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 16 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or KSC? 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 KSC and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Framingham State University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,400)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $1,590 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,295)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($255 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/