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Overview |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 41% |
Students |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 2,835 students)
UNCG vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 827.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Saint Francis University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($41,020.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Saint Francis University ($10,592 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 31.8% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($10,534 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 238.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,216 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 25 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
UNCG vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $14,900 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/