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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Lawrence Technological University?
- Lawrence Technological University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($38,370.00 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 Lawrence Technological University ($18,198 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 19.3% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($11,320 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 74% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($19,658 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Lawrence Technological University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence Technological University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 1.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Lawrence Technological 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 Lawrence Technological University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/