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Overview |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
| Location | Loretto, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,857 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | francis.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,452 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,459 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,453 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,167 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,583 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 41% | 13% |
Students |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Saint Francis University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,857 students)
Saint Francis University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Francis University or SU?
- Saint Francis University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Saint Francis University than Shenandoah University ($39,820.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Saint Francis University ($26,143 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 19.8% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($11,230 vs. $13,452)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,453 vs. $23,467)
Saint Francis University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Francis University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Saint Francis University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 55 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Francis University (3.69)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
Saint Francis University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Francis University or SU? 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 SU and Saint Francis University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Shenandoah University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $5,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/