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Overview |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $289 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 1,370 students)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 4,811.3% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 575.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Framingham State University ($47,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Saint Michael's College ($16,640 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,784 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 296.1% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($36,374 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Framingham State University (84.9%)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Framingham State University (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $3,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($24,705 vs. $28,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($255 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/