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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or PennWest California?
- Franklin College is 361.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.9% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than PennWest California ($35,636.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 8.5% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,416 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,290 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 72 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Franklin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $2,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/