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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 916/1133 | ||
| 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 | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or NKU?
- Franklin College is 248.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Northern Kentucky University ($36,600.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Franklin College of Indiana ($8,151 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 3.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,290 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 134.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,990 vs. $11,492)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 74 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or NKU? 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 NKU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Northern Kentucky University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/