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Overview |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,922 students)
University of St Francis vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at JCU than University of St Francis ($45,490.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than JCU ($18,560 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 15.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,430 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($30,415 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 58 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or JCU? 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 JCU and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than University of St Francis (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of St Francis graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,600)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/