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Overview |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($49,410.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Saint Joseph's University ($25,310 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 62.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($9,390 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 77.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($29,822 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Saint Joseph's 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 Joseph's University and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,008)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan 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/