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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 87% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $392 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 39% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Shaw University?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Shaw University ($17,628.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($14,204 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 58.6% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($8,514 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($15,548 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Shaw University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (2.6) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,000)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $26,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $38,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $268 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($124 vs. $392)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/