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Overview |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 70% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $277 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,095 students)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 1,413.8% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at Penn State Abington than Framingham State University ($24,832.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Penn State Abington ($16,640 vs. $17,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 15.7% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($11,912 vs. $13,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Penn State Abington (80% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 3.6% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,516 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is the same at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Framingham State University (84.9%)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Penn State Abington (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $7,700 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,818)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/