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Overview |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 41% |
Students |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,835 students)
Howard vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Saint Francis University than Howard University ($41,020.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Francis University than Howard ($27,421 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 18.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,880 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Saint Francis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($30,216 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 45 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Saint Francis 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 Francis University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Howard University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,800)
- Saint Francis University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Francis University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/