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Overview |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $230 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 811.1% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than Framingham State University ($17,674.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than MSU Moorhead ($17,715 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 30.2% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($10,104 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Framingham State University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,069 vs. $6,905)
Framingham State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 74 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Framingham State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,705)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($230 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead 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/