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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 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 |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $124 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 513 students)
Oakwood University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Oakwood University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Oakwood University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($18,974.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Oakwood University ($18,198 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 43.9% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($9,384 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 68.2% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($19,004 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood 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 Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Oakwood University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood 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 Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $4,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $31,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($124 vs. $320)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/