Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Akron

Franklin College vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Franklin College of Indiana	University of Akron
Location	Franklin, IN	Akron, OH
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	966	13,518
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking		#858
Religious Affiliation	American Baptist	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	franklincollege.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 966 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% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,600.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• 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 ($15,292 vs. $23,843)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 2% lower than costs at Franklin College ($11,070 vs. $11,290)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 185.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($26,990 vs. $9,452)

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)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)

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/