- Both University of St Francis and Lewis University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Lewis University has more expensive tuition of $37,882 than University of St Francis ($37,000).
- University of St Francis has tighter acceptance rate of 51.67% than Lewis University (53.83%).
- University of St Francis has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Lewis University (1,100).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than University of St Francis (3,297 students).
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| #13 in Illinois | Rankings | #10 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Joliet, IL | Location | Romeoville, IL |
| Known as | Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,000 | Undergraduate | $37,882 |
| $14,757 | Graduate | $15,490 |
| $21,896 | Financial Aid | $20,916 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 51.67% | Acceptance Rate | 53.83% |
| 28.41% | Yield | 20.77% |
| 1,110 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,297 | Total Students | 6,513 |
| 1,414 | Undergraduate | 3,933 |
| 1,883 | Graduate | 2,580 |
| 1,638 | Online Enrollment | 1,332 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $56,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 438) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 266 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 575 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| $73,095 for Faculties $64,034 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time |