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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | - | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 231.5% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at Syracuse than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($58,440.00 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 Syracuse ($18,198 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 27.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,500 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Syracuse University (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 207.5% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($34,737 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 1.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/