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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 84% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $124 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 513 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Wesleyan University is 261.5% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($63,722.00 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 Wesleyan University ($18,198 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 34.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,500 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Wesleyan University (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 429.6% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($59,825 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $17,500)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($124 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/