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Overview |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $227 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,750 students)
Stockton vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 146.8% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Franciscan than Stockton University ($32,070.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Franciscan ($19,752 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 60.7% lower than costs at Stockton University ($9,540 vs. $15,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Stockton University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 54% larger than aid received Stockton University ($18,561 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 91 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Stockton vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Stockton University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $39,800)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($21,108 vs. $22,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($218 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/