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Overview |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $274 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,439 students)
Framingham State University vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 3,899% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 450.2% higher at Nazareth College than Framingham State University ($38,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Nazareth College ($16,640 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 13.3% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,784 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Framingham State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 170% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($24,793 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Nazareth College (79.5%)
Framingham State University vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Framingham State University (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,900)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $1,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,501)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($255 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/