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Overview |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 886.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Ship than Framingham State University ($10,048.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Ship ($17,715 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 14.1% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($11,538 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Framingham State University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,069 vs. $7,593)
Framingham State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 4 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Framingham State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,200)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/