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Overview |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,044 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklin.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,552 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,552 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,989 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,398 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 31% | 67% |
Admission |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 3,947 students)
Franklin University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin University or Parkside?
- Franklin University is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,552.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Parkside than Franklin University ($14,568.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Franklin University ($8,510 vs. $18,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 88.9% lower than costs at Franklin University ($7,966 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Franklin University (67% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin University students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,398 vs. $7,098)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Franklin University .
Franklin University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Franklin University.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Franklin University (28% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/