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Overview |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 84% |
Admission |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 513 students)
Bates vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Bates College is 246.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.4% higher at Bates than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($61,066.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bates ($18,198 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 27.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($13,500 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bates College (84% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 355.2% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($51,414 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Bates .
Bates vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Institute of Boston and Bates.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $34,000 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,450)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($124 vs. $149)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/