Columbus, OH · Private Nonprofit

Franklin University Cost, Tuition and Student Budget 2026

Franklin University cost profile summarizes tuition, total annual cost, average net price, student debt, median earnings, graduation outcomes, and value signals for 2026 budget-focused university comparison.

Budget Snapshot Review carefully Value Score:
Total Cost$30,696
Net Price$25,243
Median Earnings$51,892
Graduation Rate11.1%
Median Debt$14,238
Admission RateN/A
Student Count5,562
SAT AverageN/A

Franklin University Student Budget Calculator 2026

Estimate how much money you may still need per year using this university's reported cost data plus your grants, family support, savings, work income, and student loans.

Estimated annual cost $25,243
Money available $0
Still needed per year $25,243
Monthly gap $2,104

Four-year projection: about $100,972 still needed over four years if the same gap repeats.

Loan projection: borrowing $0 per year equals about $0 over four years, compared with reported median debt of $14,238.

This calculator is an estimate. Actual aid, housing, residency status, program fees, family income, and borrowing limits can change the final budget.

University Cost and Earnings View

Money Profile

Median earnings$51,892Total cost$30,696Net price$25,243Median debt$14,238

Value Score Comparison

Franklin University42.2Dataset avg54.3OH avg52.3
Median earnings7% weaker than dataset average
$51,892
Total annual cost29% better than dataset average
$30,696
Average net price18% weaker than dataset average
$25,243
Graduation rate45.7 percentage points weaker than dataset average
11.1%
Median debt12% better than dataset average
$14,238

How This University Cost Compares

Dataset Average

Value Score: 54.3

Net Price: $21,437

Earnings: $55,928

OH Average

Value Score: 52.3

Net Price: $22,838

Earnings: $53,646

Best Use of This Page

Compare this university against schools with similar location, type, net price, total cost, debt, and earnings. A high value score is useful, but graduation rate and debt should be read together with it.

Student Fit Signals

  • Affordability: Net price is $25,243, compared with reported total cost of $30,696.
  • Outcomes: Median earnings are $51,892 and the graduation rate is 11.1%.
  • Debt pressure: Median debt is $14,238, while the loan share is 40.6%.
  • Access profile: Admission rate is N/A and Pell Grant share is 37.2%.
Full University Cost Data Snapshot
School TypePrivate Nonprofit
LocationColumbus, OH
Admission RateN/A
In-State Tuition$9,577
Out-of-State Tuition$9,577
Total Cost$30,696
Net Price$25,243
Median Earnings$51,892
Graduation Rate11.1%
Median Debt$14,238
Pell Grant Share37.2%
Loan Share40.6%
Average Faculty Salary$10,339
Official WebsiteVisit website

Value Score Methodology

Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 2.8 + net price 6.6 + total cost 6.2 + debt 5.9 = 42.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt.

Earnings20.8$51,892 · max 40 pts
Graduation2.811.1% · max 25 pts
Net Price6.6$25,243 · max 15 pts
Total Cost6.2$30,696 · max 10 pts
Debt5.9$14,238 · max 10 pts

The score is a comparison signal on a 0-100 scale. It is not a guarantee of future salary, admission outcome, financial aid, or final student cost.

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