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Overview |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or UNI?
- University of St Francis is 343.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at University of St Francis than University of Northern Iowa ($36,000.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of St Francis ($15,782 vs. $18,560)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 22.3% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($9,343 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 296% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,392 vs. $6,412)
University of St Francis vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 19 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or UNI? 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 UNI and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of St Francis (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $2,900 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/