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Overview |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,111 students)
VSU vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Framingham State University?
- Valdosta State University is 350.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at VSU than Framingham State University ($15,426.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Framingham State University ($12,836 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 47.5% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($8,922 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,875 vs. $8,069)
VSU vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 18 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
VSU vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Valdosta State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,300)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/