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Overview |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,697 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklin.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,552 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,552 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,380 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,252 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,477 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,697 students vs. 4,307 students)
Franklin University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Penn College than Franklin University ($23,190.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than Penn College ($22,252 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 33% lower than costs at Franklin University ($12,314 vs. $16,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 12.5% larger than aid received Franklin University ($7,285 vs. $6,477)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Franklin University .
Franklin University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Franklin University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Franklin University (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/