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Overview |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 31% |
Admission |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Franklin University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 486.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 486.3% higher at WPI than Franklin University ($56,000.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than WPI ($18,989 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin University are 9.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,048 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Franklin University (96% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 265.8% larger than aid received Franklin University ($27,059 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or WPI .
WPI vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Franklin University? 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 University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Franklin University (76% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,600 more per year than Franklin University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,100)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/