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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or GVSU?
- Franklin College is 150.2% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Grand Valley State University ($36,600.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Franklin College of Indiana ($17,995 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Franklin College ($11,142 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 202.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($26,990 vs. $8,925)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 96 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Franklin College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/