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Overview |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 31% |
Admission |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Franklin University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 82.9% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at JCSU than Franklin University ($17,474.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than JCSU ($18,989 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 111.9% lower than costs at Franklin University ($7,100 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Franklin University (93% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 74.5% larger than aid received Franklin University ($12,911 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or JCSU .
JCSU vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or Franklin University? 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 University and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Franklin University (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $21,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $30,300)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Franklin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/