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Overview |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #693 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sf.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,870 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,870 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,860 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,391 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,364 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Saint Francis | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than University of Saint Francis based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,903 students)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Saint Francis or University of Charleston?
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is 4.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,870.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at University of Saint Francis than University of Charleston ($32,870.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne than University of Charleston ($18,162 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 10% lower than costs at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($10,200 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,860 vs. $22,422)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Saint Francis or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Saint Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 20 points higher than at University of Saint Francis (974)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Saint Francis (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Saint Francis students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Saint Francis has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Saint Francis or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Saint Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of Saint Francis is higher than University of Charleston (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Saint Francis graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,250)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More University of Saint Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/