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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or WKU?
- Franklin College is 220.7% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Western Kentucky University ($35,636.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Franklin College of Indiana ($12,625 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 2.1% lower than costs at Franklin College ($11,072 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 175.7% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($28,290 vs. $10,260)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 53 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Franklin College of Indiana (92.9%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or WKU? 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 WKU and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Franklin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $8,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/