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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 189% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189% higher at UArts than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($50,950.00 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 UArts ($18,198 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 33% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,500 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 125.4% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($25,460 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Franklin Institute of Boston .
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or UArts? 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 UArts and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $7,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,500)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More UArts 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/