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Overview |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,444 students)
University of St Francis vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Wartburg College than University of St Francis ($46,740.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Wartburg College ($18,560 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 11.2% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($10,280 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($36,157 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 36 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is the same as at Wartburg College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $2,500 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,100)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/