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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or IU?
- Franklin College is 255.9% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at IU than Franklin College ($37,685.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Franklin College of Indiana ($16,234 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 8.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,305 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 173.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($28,290 vs. $10,336)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 205 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming IU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than IU (82.4%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or IU? 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 IU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Franklin College (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $10,900 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,300)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/