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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Franklin College is 199% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Saginaw Valley State University ($36,600.00 vs. $28,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Franklin College of Indiana ($15,144 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 3.6% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,290 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 180.8% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($26,990 vs. $9,611)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 36 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/