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Central State University UIC Ohio State University-Newark Campus Northeastern Illinois University University of Phoenix-Milwaukee Campus DePaul St. Leo University DeVry University-Cincinnati EIU Paul Quinn College Cleveland State Northern Illinois| Chicago State University | Franklin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 31% |
Admission |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Franklin University?
- Franklin University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,552.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Franklin University than Chicago State University ($9,552.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Franklin University ($6,446 vs. $18,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 9% lower than costs at Franklin University ($13,800 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Franklin University (93% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 114.8% larger than aid received Franklin University ($15,891 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or CSU .
CSU vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Franklin 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 Franklin University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Franklin University (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $13,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $38,300)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Franklin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/