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Overview |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,185 | 1,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $31,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $31,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,980 | $11,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,455 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,126 | $25,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,888 | 3,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1170 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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
- University of St Francis is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (3,185 students vs. 1,446 students)
University of St Francis vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or Notre Dame College?
- University of St Francis is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at University of St Francis than Notre Dame College ($37,000.00 vs. $31,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Notre Dame College ($16,455 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 5.1% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,398 vs. $11,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Notre Dame College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 12.3% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($29,126 vs. $25,926)
University of St Francis vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 170 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University of St Francis (63.9%)
University of St Francis vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or Notre Dame College? 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 Notre Dame College and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Notre Dame College (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $8,700 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,900)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/