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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $7,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $15,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $14,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 47.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (966 students vs. 950 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisiana College?
- Franklin College is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Louisiana College ($36,600.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Franklin College of Indiana ($15,470 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 41.9% lower than costs at Franklin College ($7,956 vs. $11,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Louisiana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 80% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($26,990 vs. $14,995)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 25 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisiana College? 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 Louisiana College and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Louisiana College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $300 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,300)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/