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Overview |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,142 students)
Framingham State University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 4,940.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 593.5% higher at LVC than Framingham State University ($48,890.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than LVC ($16,640 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,784 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 284.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($35,346 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than LVC (74.5%)
Framingham State University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or LVC? 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 LVC and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Framingham State University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $100 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,500)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/