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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or WVU?
- Franklin College is 280.7% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than West Virginia University ($35,636.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Franklin College of Indiana ($12,202 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 2.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,305 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 142.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($28,290 vs. $11,685)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 84 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than WVU (88.4%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or WVU? 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 WVU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Franklin College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/