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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($19,290.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 26% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($10,718 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,296 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,400 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/