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Overview |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,028 students)
Framingham State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 5,322.5% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 646.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Framingham State University ($52,598.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Widener University-Main Campus ($16,640 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,784 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Framingham State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 307.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($37,458 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 57 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Framingham State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Framingham State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $11,900 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/