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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 77% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $255 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,111 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Framingham State University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 595.5% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Purdue North Central than Framingham State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Framingham State University ($7,832 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 78.3% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($7,380 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Framingham State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (77% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($8,069 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 32 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (52% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,900)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $131 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,705 vs. $24,836)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($255 vs. $256)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/