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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cumberland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Cumberland College?
- Franklin College is 260.9% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.9% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of the Cumberlands ($35,636.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Franklin College of Indiana ($14,337 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 21.6% lower than costs at Franklin College ($9,300 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 188% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($28,290 vs. $9,822)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 28 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than University of the Cumberlands (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/