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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Marshall University?
- Franklin College is 395.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Marshall University ($35,636.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Franklin College of Indiana ($8,756 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 4.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,305 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 152.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($28,290 vs. $11,221)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 34 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Franklin College of Indiana (92.9%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/