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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 45% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $150 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Williams?
- Williams College is 248.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.6% higher at Williams than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($61,450.00 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 Williams ($18,198 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 15% lower than costs at Williams College ($13,500 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Williams College (84% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 405.7% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($57,121 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 1.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Williams? 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 Williams and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $31,900 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,582)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Williams graduates. ($124 vs. $150)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/