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Overview |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 5,673.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 694.3% higher at WPI than Framingham State University ($56,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than WPI ($17,715 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,160 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Framingham State University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 235.3% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($27,059 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
Framingham State University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or WPI? 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 WPI and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Framingham State University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,100 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/