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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Willamette University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($45,000.00 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 Willamette University ($18,198 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 6.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,500 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 145.2% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($27,700 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/