Franklin University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Franklin University in Columbus, OH with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Franklin University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (9,457 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Franklin University is located in Columbus, OH (Large City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Franklin University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Franklin University 17:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 36.3% lower than at Franklin University ($10,664 vs. $16,740).
• Out-of-state tuition is 71.2% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at Franklin University (about $6,821 more per year; $16,398 vs. $9,577).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franklin University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (96% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 91.1% larger than aid received by Franklin University students ($9,873 vs. $5,166).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Franklin University and Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.