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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Cleveland State?
- Franklin College is 192.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Cleveland State University ($36,600.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Franklin College of Indiana ($16,307 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 30.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,290 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 166% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,990 vs. $10,148)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 34 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Cleveland State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/