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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $266 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 180.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at PLU than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($49,472.00 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 PLU ($18,198 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 14.2% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($11,826 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 222.5% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($36,435 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 1.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or PLU? 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 PLU and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $13,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,800)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($124 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/