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Overview |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 959 students)
SIUE vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 282.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.9% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($35,636.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Franklin College of Indiana ($13,586 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 10.1% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,272 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 165.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($28,290 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 76 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Franklin College of Indiana (92.9%)
SIUE vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Franklin College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,700 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/