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Overview |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | MCPHS | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,617.5% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.5% higher at MCPHS than Framingham State University ($36,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than MCPHS ($17,715 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 48.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,160 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 124.2% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($18,093 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 95 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Framingham State University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,100 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/