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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Tennessee Tech?
- Franklin College is 317.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Tennessee Technological University ($36,600.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Franklin College of Indiana ($15,138 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 7.5% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,502 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 164.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($26,990 vs. $10,214)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 108 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Franklin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/