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Overview |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 71% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 954 students)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 1,407.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.4% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Framingham State University ($24,562.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($16,640 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 2.5% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($13,448 vs. $13,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,184 vs. $8,108)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 44 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Framingham State University (84.9%)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,818)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/