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Overview |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 41% |
Students |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 2,835 students)
ECU vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 821.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Saint Francis University than East Carolina University ($41,020.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Saint Francis University ($14,470 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 26.2% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($11,000 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 242% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($30,216 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 7 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ECU (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
ECU vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than East Carolina University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $10,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/