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Overview |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $255 |
Diversity |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Framingham State University?
- Indiana University East is 649.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU East than Framingham State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Framingham State University ($8,837 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 39.8% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,412 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Framingham State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,069 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 14 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,705)
- IU East graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/