University of St Francis
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,500 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
University of St Francis is a private nonprofit institution located in Joliet, Illinois with approximately 1,223 undergraduate students enrolled. University of St Francis has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,006 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $56,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of St. Francis (USF) is a private Franciscan university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois. It enrolls nearly 3,200 students at locations throughout the country with about 1,300 students at its main campus.
This small Franciscan university in Joliet offers a genuinely affordable path, with average net costs around $16,284/year and median debt at graduation of just $16,500 — well below the national average. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 65% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish, which is worth asking about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based, close-knit environment and a practical career focus, given median earnings of $56,500 at the 10-year mark, but do your homework on academic support resources before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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: -3% 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 (1,223 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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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