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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 69% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $348 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Virginia Union University?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 67.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Virginia Union University ($17,628.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Virginia Union University ($18,198 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 45.4% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($9,286 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Virginia Union University (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 31.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($11,296 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $8,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,300)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $33,750)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $224 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($124 vs. $348)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/