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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
| 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 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Louisville | ||
| 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 966 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisville?
- Franklin College is 189.7% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($36,600.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of Louisville ($36,600.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Franklin College of Indiana ($18,808 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($11,290 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 105.3% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,990 vs. $13,148)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 165 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Franklin College of Indiana (70.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Franklin College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville 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/