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Overview |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
| Location | Loretto, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,857 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | francis.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,452 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,459 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,453 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,167 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,583 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 41% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Francis University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Francis University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,857 students vs. 1,512 students)
Saint Francis University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Francis University or VMI?
- Saint Francis University is 307.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Saint Francis University than Virginia Military Institute ($39,820.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Saint Francis University ($18,129 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 26% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($10,674 vs. $13,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($28,453 vs. $19,111)
Saint Francis University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Francis University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Saint Francis University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 79 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (73.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Saint Francis University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Francis University or VMI? 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 VMI and Saint Francis University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Saint Francis University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $8,100 more per year than Saint Francis University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,000)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Francis University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/