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Overview |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $203 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 429.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at TAMUK than Framingham State University ($18,133.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Framingham State University ($11,347 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 39.6% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,425 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Framingham State University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 32.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($10,723 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 38 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,705)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($203 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/