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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Mars Hill 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($36,557.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,721 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 34.9% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($10,004 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 156% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($28,916 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,300)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/