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Overview |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $254 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | MCLA | ||
| 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 MCLA based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 938 students)
Framingham State University vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or MCLA?
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at MCLA than Framingham State University ($9,975.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Framingham State University ($15,377 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($13,160 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 12.1% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,044 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 41 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Framingham State University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $46 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $24,705)
- MCLA graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($254 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/