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Lewis University Benedictine University Xavier IPFW North Central College| University of St Francis | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 649 students)
University of St Francis vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or St. Catharine?
- University of St Francis is 82.4% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at University of St Francis than Saint Catharine College ($36,000.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than St. Catharine ($18,560 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 18.6% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($9,636 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 173.1% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($25,392 vs. $9,299)
University of St Francis vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 121 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and University of St Francis.
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $17,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $5,025 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/