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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 197.8% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($52,490.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,198 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 22.6% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($11,010 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 190.4% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($32,808 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/