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Overview |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $255 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,111 students)
IU South Bend vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Framingham State University?
- Indiana University South Bend is 649.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU South Bend than Framingham State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Framingham State University ($8,785 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 43.2% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,190 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Framingham State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,069 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 20 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,705)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($253 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/