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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $235 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Westfield State 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Westfield State University?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 1,717.3% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Westfield State University ($17,628.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($18,021 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,894 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 63.6% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($11,296 vs. $6,904)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Westfield 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 Westfield State University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,750)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($124 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/