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Overview |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 534 students)
Framingham State University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,461.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Framingham State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than UNH Manchester ($17,715 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 13.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,160 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Framingham State University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($8,069 vs. $7,822)
Framingham State University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 35 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Framingham State University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Framingham State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $5,700 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/