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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or IUPUI?
- Franklin College is 296.1% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($36,600.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Franklin College of Indiana ($11,592 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 15.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($11,290 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 135.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($26,990 vs. $11,473)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 20 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 IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $3,300 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,300)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/