Principia College vs. Franklin College of Indiana

Comparable Facts

Compare Principia College in Elsah, Illinois with Franklin College in Franklin, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Franklin College is larger than Principia College based on total student enrollment (985 students vs. 339 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Principia College is located in Elsah, Illinois (Rural Fringe setting); Franklin College is in Franklin, IN (Large Suburban setting).
• Principia College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Franklin College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Principia College 6:1; Franklin College 12:1.

Principia College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Franklin College of Indiana? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Franklin College of Indiana ($18,248 vs. $24,189).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 10.8% lower than at Principia College ($12,405 vs. $13,910).
• Franklin College is 11.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Principia College (about $4,030 more per year; $38,710.00 vs. $34,680.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11.6% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than at Principia College (about $4,030 more per year; $38,710.00 vs. $34,680.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franklin College than at Principia College (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 1.3% larger than aid received by Franklin College students ($30,402 vs. $30,025).

Principia College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Franklin College of Indiana? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Franklin College of Indiana and Principia College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Principia College (1150) is the same as at Franklin College of Indiana (1150).
• Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 21 at Principia College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Principia College 1040/1250; Franklin College 1060/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Principia College 19/23; Franklin College 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Principia College - Not reported; Franklin College of Indiana - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Principia College (3.34).

Principia College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Principia College and Franklin College of Indiana? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Franklin College's six-year graduation rate is 49%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Principia College.
• Graduates from Franklin College have median earnings of about $45,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Principia College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.