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Overview |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $232 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 808.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at St. Cloud State University than Framingham State University ($18,695.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Framingham State University ($14,065 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 32.3% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,950 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than Framingham State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($8,069 vs. $6,042)
Framingham State University vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 55 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming St. Cloud State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Saint Cloud State University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $900 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $2,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,705)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/