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Overview |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $191 |
Diversity |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SFC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,775 students)
SFC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 11.8% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at LGCNHS than St. Francis College ($30,408.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than LGCNHS ($18,602 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 63.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 182% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($17,294 vs. $6,133)
SFC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or SFC .
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
SFC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and SFC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $1,300 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,425)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($191 vs. $252)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/