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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at AQ than Franklin College ($36,480.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Franklin College of Indiana ($18,605 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 6.9% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,572 vs. $11,305)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Franklin College ($30,049 vs. $28,290)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 96 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than AQ (90.8%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or AQ? 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 AQ and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Franklin College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/