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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $332 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Claflin University?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Claflin University ($17,628.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Claflin University ($18,198 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 42.4% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($9,480 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($13,707 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $11,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $20,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $32,184)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($124 vs. $332)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/