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Overview |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Loretto, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,857 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | francis.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,452 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,459 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,453 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,167 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,583 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 41% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Francis University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,857 students)
Saint Francis University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Francis University or Penn State?
- Saint Francis University is 116.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Saint Francis University than Penn State Main Campus ($39,820.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Saint Francis University ($26,747 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($12,744 vs. $13,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 182.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,453 vs. $10,066)
Saint Francis University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Francis University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Saint Francis University .
- 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 (73.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Saint Francis University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Francis University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Saint Francis University.
- 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/