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Bridgewater State Fitchburg State RU JMU Westfield State University Salem State University CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon| Framingham State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 802.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Longwood University than Framingham State University ($21,690.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Longwood University ($17,715 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,160 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Framingham State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 28% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($10,332 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 10 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Framingham State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,200)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/