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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or ETSU?
- Franklin College is 361.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than East Tennessee State University ($35,636.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Franklin College of Indiana ($14,350 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Franklin College ($9,613 vs. $11,305)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 223.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($28,290 vs. $8,739)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 74 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming ETSU 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than East Tennessee State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/