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Overview |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $228 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,399.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Framingham State University ($35,515.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Framingham State University ($17,123 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 28.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,160 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 37.6% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($11,104 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 80 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Framingham State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,600 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,705)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($228 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/