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Overview |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1030/1185 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 1,425 students)
Framingham State University vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($1,994.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Framingham State University ($15,882.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($17,715 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 9.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($13,160 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 46.3% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($11,804 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 90 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Framingham State University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $40,300 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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/