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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Otterbein University?
- Franklin College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Otterbein University ($36,600.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Franklin College of Indiana ($22,242 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 14.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,290 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,990 vs. $25,535)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 126 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Franklin College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/