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Overview |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $227 |
Diversity |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 82% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Franciscan?
- John Carroll University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at JCU than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($45,490.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than JCU ($25,310 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 40.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,390 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($30,415 vs. $16,779)
JCU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 38 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
JCU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,939)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/