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Overview |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $274 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 3,154 students)
Franciscan vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Southern Adventist University?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Franciscan than Southern Adventist University ($32,070.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Southern Adventist University ($24,490 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 12.8% lower than costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ($8,460 vs. $9,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 48.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($18,561 vs. $12,495)
Franciscan vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Franciscan vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Southern Adventist University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,500)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/