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Overview |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,231 students)
Franciscan vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 77.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Susquahanna than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($54,440.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Susquahanna ($25,310 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 59.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,390 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($40,914 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/