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UAPB| Philander Smith College | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 84% |
Admission |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $124 |
Diversity |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 513 students)
PSC vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 49.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Philander Smith College ($17,628.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Franklin Institute of Boston ($15,634 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 63.6% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($8,250 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 9.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($11,296 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
PSC vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $26,800)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $31,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($124 vs. $320)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/