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Overview |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 623 students)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Penn State Schuylkill 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 244.9% higher at Penn State Schuylkill than Framingham State University ($24,318.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Framingham State University ($17,252 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 72.2% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($7,644 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Schuylkill than Framingham State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 57% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($12,665 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 55 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Schuylkill students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Framingham State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,818)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/