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Overview |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 3,430 students)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 3,899% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 450.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Framingham State University ($38,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Framingham State University ($11,996 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 30% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($13,160 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 336.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($35,256 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 57 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Saint Peter's University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $800 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/