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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of St Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,297 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of St Francis?
- University of St Francis is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at University of St Francis than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($36,000.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Palm Beach Atlantic ($18,560 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 2.3% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,430 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 11.6% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($25,392 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 4 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of St Francis? 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 University of St Francis and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $4,300 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($22,704 vs. $25,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/