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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or West Virginia University Tech?
- Franklin College is 354.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($35,636.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Franklin College of Indiana ($9,529 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 3.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,305 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 220.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,290 vs. $8,830)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 12 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.51) as students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech 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/