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Overview |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central College is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 959 students)
North Central College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Franklin College of Indiana?
- North Central College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at North Central College than Franklin College ($42,866.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than North Central College ($20,791 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 6.1% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,305 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Franklin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Franklin College ($30,776 vs. $28,290)
North Central College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 131 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 College of Indiana and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Franklin College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,300)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin College of Indiana students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/