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Overview |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 41% |
Students |
Eastern University | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 2,835 students)
Eastern University vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Saint Francis University than Eastern University ($41,020.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Saint Francis University ($21,900 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 5.4% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($13,168 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Saint Francis University ($31,308 vs. $30,216)
Eastern University vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 34 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
Eastern University vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Saint Francis University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/