Academic Comparison between Framingham State and Wentworth Institute of Technology

Framingham State University and Wentworth Institute of Technology are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Framingham State is a four-year, public school located in Framingham, MA and Wentworth Institute of Technology is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Framingham State is a public and Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has more expensive tuition & fees ($42,884) than Framingham State ($18,000).
It is harder to admit to Framingham State than Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher submitted SAT score (1,180) than Framingham State (1,180).
Wentworth Institute of Technology has more students with 4,191 students while Framingham State has 4,002 students.
Framingham State has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Wentworth Institute of Technology's ratio is 17 to 1.
Framingham State has more full-time faculties with 166 faculties while Wentworth Institute of Technology has 162 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Framingham State University	vs.	Wentworth Institute of Technology
Framingham, Massachusetts	Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
In-State$11,920 Out-Of-State$18,000	2025 Tuition & Fees	$42,884
64%	% Receiving Financial Aid	92%
$11,369	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,697

83.61 %	Acceptance Rates	91.21 %
15.49 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	19.86 %
1,180	SAT Score	1,220
-	ACT Score	28
48 %	Graduation Rate	68 %
1 %	Transfer-out Rate	17 %
71 %	Retention Rate	84 %
4,002	Student Population	4,191
166	Number of Faculties	162
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services