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Kentucky WKU Benedictine College WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU| University of Louisville | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $227 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 3,656 students)
Louisville vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 148.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Franciscan than University of Louisville ($30,620.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Franciscan ($19,327 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($9,390 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 37.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($16,779 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 6 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Louisville vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than University of Louisville (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $5,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($203 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/