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Overview |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $274 |
Diversity |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Eastern University than St. Francis College ($35,864.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Eastern University ($18,602 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 44.9% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,424 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 47.7% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($25,542 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 117 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
SFC vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC or Eastern 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 Eastern University and SFC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than St. Francis College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,900)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,500)
- SFC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($252 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/