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Overview |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Manchester University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 513 students)
Manchester University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Manchester University is 95.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Manchester University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($34,504.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($18,024 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 26.2% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($10,694 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 152.6% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($28,535 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University 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 Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Manchester University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University 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 Manchester University.
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $400 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/