Colleges Near Franklin

Colleges and universities near me in the Franklin, Maryland area

There are 84 colleges within 100 miles of Franklin enrolling a total of 298,424 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 290, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Franklin. The nearest college is Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser at a distance of 5.7 miles from Franklin. Driving time to these schools from Franklin should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is ranked #41 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is American Public University System enrolling 48,668 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $408 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Franklin.
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Eastern Mennonite University
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Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

71 miles from Franklin

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Buckhannon, WV
 

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 951enrollment
  • $20,470net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

72 miles from Franklin

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Saint Francis University
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Loretto, PA

Saint Francis University

Private 4 Year

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#39 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,857enrollment
  • $27,459net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

73 miles from Franklin

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Hagerstown Community College
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Hagerstown, MD
 

Hagerstown Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,504enrollment
  • $7,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

74 miles from Franklin

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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
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West Mifflin, PA
 

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Private 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $24,261net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Franklin

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

74 miles from Franklin

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,816enrollment
  • $20,205net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

77 miles from Franklin

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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
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Washington, PA
 

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Private 2 Year

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  • 243enrollment
  • $13,461net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Franklin

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Washington & Jefferson College
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Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $25,636net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

78 miles from Franklin

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

78 miles from Franklin

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Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana
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Indiana, PA
 

Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana

Private 2 Year

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  • 81enrollment
  • $13,237net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Franklin

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Patrick Henry College
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Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

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  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

77 miles from Franklin

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,577enrollment
  • $20,621net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Franklin

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Penn State New Kensington
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Upper Burrell, PA
 

Penn State New Kensington

Public 4 Year

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  • 460enrollment
  • $19,757net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1210SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Franklin

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Wilson College
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Chambersburg, PA
 

Wilson College

Private 4 Year

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#58 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,360enrollment
  • $23,923net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

80 miles from Franklin

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Bradford School
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Pittsburgh, PA
 

Bradford School

Private 2 Year

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  • 352enrollment
  • $12,799net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Franklin

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Carlow University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,104enrollment
  • $17,437net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

81 miles from Franklin

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Carnegie Mellon University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 16,002enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

81 miles from Franklin

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Garrett College and is 16.1 miles from Franklin. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Garrett College are $3,976 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Garrett College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.