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Overview |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
| Location | Loretto, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,835 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | francis.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,020 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,020 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,880 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,421 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,216 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,737 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 41% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Francis University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,835 students)
Saint Francis University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Francis University or VCU?
- Saint Francis University is 219.2% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Saint Francis University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($41,020.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Saint Francis University ($22,852 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 16.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,880 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 143% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,216 vs. $12,433)
Saint Francis University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Francis University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Saint Francis University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 37 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Francis University (3.69)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
Saint Francis University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Francis University or VCU? 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 VCU and Saint Francis University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $6,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/