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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at La Salle University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($32,640.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,552 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 7.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,500 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 156.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($29,025 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 1.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/