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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $124 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 513 students)
Fisher College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Fisher College is 88.1% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Fisher College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($33,150.00 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 Fisher College ($18,198 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 28.4% lower than costs at Fisher College ($13,500 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 124.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($25,406 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College 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 Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Fisher College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Fisher College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $5,700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,187)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($124 vs. $198)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/