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Overview |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,247 students)
Framingham State University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 5,735.1% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 702.8% higher at Susquahanna than Framingham State University ($56,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Susquahanna ($16,640 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,784 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Framingham State University (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 393.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($45,318 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Framingham State University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Framingham State University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/