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Overview |
AU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $227 |
Diversity |
AU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 82% | ||
Campus |
AU | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,656 students)
AU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Franciscan?
- American University is 73.3% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at AU than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($53,070.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than AU ($25,310 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 67.3% lower than costs at American University ($9,390 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($27,138 vs. $16,779)
AU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 87 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at AU (3.7)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,250)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($227 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/