Saint Francis University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,400 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Saint Francis University is a private nonprofit institution located in Loretto, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,557 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Francis University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,526 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $57,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Saint Francis University (SFU) is a private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on 600 acres (243 ha) in the forests and farmland of Loretto.
Founded in 1847 and set on 600 acres in rural western Pennsylvania, this small Catholic university offers a genuinely affordable path — $19,173/year average net price is competitive for a private school — and an 88% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stick around. The 73% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, so it's worth asking admissions what support exists for students who struggle. Median earnings of $57,400 at the 10-year mark are solid relative to the $27,000 median debt load, making this a financially reasonable choice for students drawn to its tight-knit campus and Franciscan mission.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,557 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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