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Overview |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 4,049 students)
Framingham State University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 3,264.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363% higher at La Salle University than Framingham State University ($32,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Framingham State University ($17,552 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 10.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,160 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 259.7% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($29,025 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 15 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Framingham State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University 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/