Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW Cleveland State IUPUI Ohio University Kent State GVSU Earlham| Ball State University | Franklin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $35,636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 959 students)
BSU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 322.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Ball State University ($35,636.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Franklin College of Indiana ($12,615 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,904 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 147.8% larger than aid received Ball State University ($28,290 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 76 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Franklin College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $2,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU 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/