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Overview |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $235 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Westfield State University?
- Framingham State University and Westfield State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($970.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Framingham State University as Westfield State University ($7,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Westfield State University ($17,715 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($12,894 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Framingham State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($8,069 vs. $6,904)
Framingham State University vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 26 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Framingham State University vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Framingham State University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $800 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $1,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,705)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($235 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/