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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Kent 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Kent State?
- Franklin College is 188.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Kent State University at Kent ($36,600.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Franklin College of Indiana ($20,333 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 15.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,290 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 173% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,990 vs. $9,888)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 73 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Kent 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 Kent State and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Franklin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/