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Overview |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $270 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,559 students)
Franciscan vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Pacific than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($50,884.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Pacific ($25,310 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 53.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($9,390 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 98.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($33,340 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 75 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Pacific University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,156)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($227 vs. $270)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/