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Overview |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 2% |
Students |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Franklin University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 93.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at BAC than Franklin University ($18,500.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than BAC ($18,989 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 29.1% lower than costs at Franklin University ($11,658 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Franklin University (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Franklin University ($9,266 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or BAC .
BAC vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Franklin University (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $10,200 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $41,900)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/