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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 77% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $255 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 4,111 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Framingham State University?
- Humboldt State University is 492% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Humboldt State University than Framingham State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Framingham State University ($14,325 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($12,540 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Humboldt State University (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,262 vs. $8,069)
Humboldt State University vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Framingham State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Framingham State University or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 15 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Humboldt State University vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Framingham 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 Framingham State University and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Humboldt State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,705)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($201 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/