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Overview |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $27,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $28,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,167 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 41% |
Students |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,857 students)
WestConn vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 516% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Saint Francis University than Western Connecticut State University ($39,820.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Saint Francis University ($15,862 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 8.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,452 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 214.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($28,453 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
WestConn vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $6,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/