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Overview |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,396 students)
University of St Francis vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or SAU?
- University of St Francis is 16.1% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at University of St Francis than Spring Arbor University ($36,000.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than SAU ($18,560 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($10,652 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 22.8% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($25,392 vs. $20,677)
University of St Francis vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 4 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- University of St Francis has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than SAU (47.3%)
University of St Francis vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or SAU? 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 SAU and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Spring Arbor University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $8,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/