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Overview |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,420 students)
Franciscan vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or USciences?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 18.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Franciscan than University of the Sciences ($30,620.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 87.4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($9,390 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than University of the Sciences (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($16,779 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 20 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at USciences (3.63)
Franciscan vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or USciences? 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 USciences and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than University of the Sciences (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $51,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/