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Overview |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $255 |
Diversity |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,111 students)
TU vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Framingham State University?
- Towson University is 646.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.6% higher at TU than Framingham State University ($23,240.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Framingham State University ($14,443 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,160 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Towson University (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($11,415 vs. $8,069)
TU vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 106 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Framingham State University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,705)
- TU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($183 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/