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Overview |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 959 students)
Benedictine University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Benedictine University ($35,636.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Benedictine University ($20,791 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 10.1% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,266 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($28,290 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Franklin College of Indiana (92.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is the same as at Franklin College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/