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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 592 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,306 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,306 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,419 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,897 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $248 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 592 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Salem State University?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 1,911.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($18,306.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.7% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Salem State University ($18,306.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($19,324 vs. $20,419)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 21.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,500 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 32.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,897 vs. $8,241)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Salem State 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 Salem State University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($124 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/