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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $153 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Alfred State College?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 149.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,628.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,262 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 0.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,500 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 27.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,296 vs. $8,830)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $400 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,874)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($124 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/