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Overview |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 84% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $124 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 513 students)
Delaware State University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 150.5% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Delaware State University ($17,628.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($11,886 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 4.5% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($13,500 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Delaware State University (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($13,881 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Delaware State University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Institute of Boston and Delaware State University.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $5,100 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,600)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,500)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($124 vs. $294)
- More Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/