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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or West Liberty University?
- Franklin College is 308.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than West Liberty University ($35,636.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Franklin College of Indiana ($13,788 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 12.8% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,020 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 385.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,290 vs. $5,824)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 10 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than West Liberty University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $7,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/