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Overview |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 371.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Franciscan than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,620.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Franciscan ($11,251 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 37.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,390 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 54.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($16,779 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 57 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,100)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/