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Overview |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,111 students)
WestConn vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Framingham State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 566.4% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at WestConn than Framingham State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Framingham State University ($15,862 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,160 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Western Connecticut State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,057 vs. $8,069)
WestConn vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,400)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/