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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Akron?
- Franklin College is 252.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.6% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of Akron Main Campus ($35,636.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Franklin College of Indiana ($14,667 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,305 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 231.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($28,290 vs. $8,525)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 55 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming University of Akron 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/