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Overview |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 79% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $204 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Tarleton?
- Tarleton State University is 355.3% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($4,416.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at Tarleton than Framingham State University ($14,208.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Framingham State University ($13,755 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 27.4% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($10,328 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Framingham State University (79% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($8,463 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 16 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Framingham State University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Tarleton State University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $4,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,705)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($204 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/