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Overview |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $255 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,111 students)
SCSU vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Framingham State University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 567% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at SCSU than Framingham State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than SCSU ($17,715 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,160 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Framingham State University (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Framingham State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,069 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 57 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,705)
- SCSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/