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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 62% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $219 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or RIC?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 85.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at RIC than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($25,014.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Franklin Institute of Boston ($11,014 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 0.6% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($13,414 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Rhode Island College (84% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 49.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,296 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or RIC? 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 RIC and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $300 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,200)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($124 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/