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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | - | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $274 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($23,900.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Franklin Institute of Boston ($10,022 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 47.5% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($9,150 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 108.8% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($23,589 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,500)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($124 vs. $274)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/