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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $124 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 513 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Edward Waters College ($17,628.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Franklin Institute of Boston ($13,649 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 68.5% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($8,010 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,984 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Edward Waters College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (2.64) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Edward Waters College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Franklin Institute of 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $13,900 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $27,800)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/