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Overview |
USD | Franklin University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 31% |
Admission |
USD | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
USD | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USD | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Franklin University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 8,044 students)
USD vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Franklin University?
- University of San Diego is 463.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 463.3% higher at USD than Franklin University ($53,810.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than USD ($18,989 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin University are 13% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,048 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Franklin University (83% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 392.1% larger than aid received Franklin University ($36,408 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or USD .
USD vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Franklin University (75% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $18,100 more per year than Franklin University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $52,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,000)
- USD graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/