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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $219 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 230.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.6% higher at MHC than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($58,280.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than MHC ($18,198 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 27.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Mount Holyoke College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 247.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($39,304 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 1.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or MHC? 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 MHC and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,206)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($124 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/