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Overview |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,044 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklin.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,552 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,552 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,989 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,398 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 31% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Franklin University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 1,018 students)
Franklin University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin University or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 167% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at Hiram than Franklin University ($25,500.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than Hiram ($18,989 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 42% lower than costs at Franklin University ($10,600 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Franklin University (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 156% larger than aid received Franklin University ($18,941 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Franklin University .
Franklin University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Franklin University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Franklin University (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $46,000)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/