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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or UTC?
- Franklin College is 345.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,636.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Franklin College of Indiana ($14,417 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 19% lower than costs at Franklin College ($9,500 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 203.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($28,290 vs. $9,309)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 93 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UTC (82.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or UTC? 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 UTC and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $4,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/