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Overview |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 3,934.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 455.1% higher at Wilkes than Framingham State University ($39,134.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Wilkes ($17,715 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 20.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,160 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Framingham State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 264.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($29,441 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 78 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Framingham State University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,705 vs. $26,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/