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Overview |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or WMU?
- University of St Francis is 147.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at University of St Francis than Western Michigan University ($36,000.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than WMU ($18,560 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,102 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 272.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,392 vs. $6,813)
University of St Francis vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 39 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or WMU? 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 WMU and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Western Michigan University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $1,700 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,900)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/