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Overview |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 73% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Cortland than Framingham State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than SUNY Cortland ($17,715 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 3.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,160 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than SUNY College at Cortland (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 16.1% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,369 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Framingham State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Framingham State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $300 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,705)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/