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Overview |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 41% |
Students |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 2,835 students)
WSU vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 228.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Saint Francis University than Wayne State University ($41,020.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Saint Francis University ($16,021 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 18% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($11,762 vs. $13,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 178.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,216 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 10 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
WSU vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Saint Francis University? 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 Saint Francis University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Wayne State University (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $3,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/