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Overview |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $36,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $26,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 2,264 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 966 students)
Aurora University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Aurora University ($36,600.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Franklin College of Indiana ($19,220 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 17.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($11,290 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Franklin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($26,990 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 4 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Aurora University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 College of Indiana and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Aurora University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/