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Overview |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,574 students)
Framingham State University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 4,372.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 515.3% higher at Western New England University than Framingham State University ($43,380.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Western New England University ($16,640 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,784 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 197.8% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($27,351 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 105 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
Framingham State University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Framingham State University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/