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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,780 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,210 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,474 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,034 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,867 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 8,046 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 41% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 2,835 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 480.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Saint Francis University than SUNY College at Cortland ($41,020.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Saint Francis University ($18,474 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 9.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,880 vs. $15,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 276.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($30,216 vs. $8,034)
SUNY Cortland vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Francis University (3.69)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or Saint Francis University? 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 Saint Francis University and SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Saint Francis University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $6,700 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Francis University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/