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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Capital University?
- Capital University is 12% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Capital University than Franklin College ($39,900.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Capital University ($20,791 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 8.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,305 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Franklin College ($28,469 vs. $28,290)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 139 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Capital 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 Capital University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Franklin College (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,300)
- Capital University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University 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/