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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.7% higher at WPI than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($56,000.00 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 WPI ($18,198 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 22.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 139.5% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($27,059 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or WPI? 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 WPI and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,000 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/