- Both University of St Francis and Principia College are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of St Francis has more expensive tuition of $37,000 than Principia College ($33,280).
- University of St Francis has tighter acceptance rate of 51.67% than Principia College (91.04%).
- Principia College has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than University of St Francis (1,110).
- University of St Francis is larger with 3,297 students than Principia College (323 students).
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| #13 in Illinois | Rankings | #123 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Joliet, IL | Location | Elsah, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,000 | Undergraduate | $33,280 |
| $14,757 | Graduate | |
| $21,896 | Financial Aid | $28,378 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 51.67% | Acceptance Rate | 91.04% |
| 28.41% | Yield | 69.67% |
| 1,110 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,297 | Total Students | 323 |
| 1,414 | Undergraduate | 323 |
| 1,883 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,638 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $56,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 438) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 530) $6,360 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 63 Full-time 12 Part-time |
| 266 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 250 Full-time 20 Part-time |
| $73,095 for Faculties $64,034 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,003 for Faculties $62,176 Part-time |