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Overview |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or SU?
- University of St Francis is 6.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of St Francis than Shenandoah University ($36,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than SU ($18,560 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,230 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 8.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,392 vs. $23,467)
University of St Francis vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 64 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or SU? 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 SU and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $2,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and University of St Francis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and University of St Francis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/