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CofC Lewis University PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| University of St Francis | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,185 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,980 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,455 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,126 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,888 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 3,185 students)
University of St Francis vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or CSU?
- University of St Francis is 21.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at University of St Francis than Charleston Southern University ($37,000.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than CSU ($16,455 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,590 vs. $11,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 30% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($29,126 vs. $22,411)
University of St Francis vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 39 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than University of St Francis (63.9%)
University of St Francis vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or CSU? 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 CSU and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Charleston Southern University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $10,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,800)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/