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Overview |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Franciscan | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | DeSales 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,991 students)
Franciscan vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at DeSales University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($41,100.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than DeSales University ($25,310 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 43.8% lower than costs at DeSales University ($9,390 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 65.8% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($27,824 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 111 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than DeSales University (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/