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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Charleston?
- Franklin College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of Charleston ($35,636.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than University of Charleston ($20,791 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 10.8% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,200 vs. $11,305)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 26.2% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($28,290 vs. $22,422)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is the same at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or University of Charleston? 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 Charleston and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Franklin College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/