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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $109 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or City Tech?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 154.4% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,628.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Franklin Institute of Boston ($6,406 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 32.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,500 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 28.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,296 vs. $8,797)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Franklin Institute of Boston .
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $1,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates. ($10,613 vs. $12,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates. ($109 vs. $124)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/