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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Saint Francis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 41% |
Students |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
TU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,835 students)
TU vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 455.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Saint Francis University than Towson University ($41,020.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Saint Francis University ($15,064 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 12.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,880 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 161.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,216 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 21 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Saint Francis University (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
TU vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is the same as at Saint Francis University (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $500 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/