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Overview |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $252 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,661 students)
Framingham State University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 2,702.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at SFC than Framingham State University ($27,188.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than SFC ($17,715 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 36.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,160 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Framingham State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 114.3% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($17,294 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 66 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Framingham State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than SFC (84.3%)
Framingham State University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or SFC? 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 SFC and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than St. Francis College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,600)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $24,705)
- SFC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($252 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/