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Overview |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 859.7% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at NDSU than Framingham State University ($13,963.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Framingham State University ($15,962 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 41.5% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,300 vs. $13,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University as North Dakota State University Main Campus (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 40.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,069 vs. $5,732)
Framingham State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 116 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Framingham State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,000 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,705)
- NDSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/