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Overview |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 959 students)
Anderson University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Anderson University ($35,636.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Anderson University ($20,791 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,305 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Franklin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,290 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 56 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Franklin College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,400)
- Franklin College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/