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Overview |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,399 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,672 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,626 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,030 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,450 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,577 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,956 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 46,605 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 41% |
Students |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,835 students)
Penn State vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 108.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Saint Francis University than Penn State Main Campus ($41,020.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Francis University than Penn State ($27,421 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($13,030 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 161% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,216 vs. $11,577)
Penn State vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 142 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Penn State vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Saint Francis University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Saint Francis University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,000)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/