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Overview |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,295 students)
Franciscan vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 99% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Franciscan than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($30,620.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Franciscan ($21,968 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 38.3% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($9,390 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Penn State Erie Behrend College (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 73.2% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($16,779 vs. $9,685)
Franciscan vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,818)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/