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Overview |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Virginia Tech?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 153% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Virginia Tech than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($31,754.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Franciscan ($19,301 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 35% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($9,390 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Virginia Tech (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 119.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($16,779 vs. $7,649)
Franciscan vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 45 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Franciscan vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $25,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,966)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/