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Overview |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 41% |
Students |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,835 students)
NCAT vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 1,058.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Saint Francis University than North Carolina A & T State University ($41,020.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Saint Francis University ($10,258 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 57.2% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($8,832 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 182.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($30,216 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 150 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $15,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,100)
- Saint Francis University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Saint Francis University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/