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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 592 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,306 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,306 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,419 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,897 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Applied | - | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $228 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 592 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 22.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($18,306.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($36,584.00 vs. $18,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,554 vs. $20,419)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 29.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Boston (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 15.7% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,611 vs. $10,897)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,500 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,060)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($124 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/