Elmhurst vs Saint Francis
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, ILCompass Score: Very good · Top 28%B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PACompass Score: Very good · Top 27%
At a glance
- Saint Francis has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 70% at Elmhurst.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Elmhurst has the lower price after aid: $17,892 a year, against $21,906 at Saint Francis.
- Median debt is lower at Elmhurst: $20,489, against $27,000 at Saint Francis.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 28%
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 27%
Academic Excellence
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 28%
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 26%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 43%
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Elmhurst, IL
Loretto, PA
Setting
Suburb
Rural
Students
3,906
2,835
Sports
NCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
NCAA Division I · Northeast Conference
Admission
Admission rate
74%
77%
Average SAT
1151
1155
ACT middle 50%
23–30
21–27
Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
74%
First-year retention
80%
83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,462
$62,101
Median debt
$20,489
$27,000
Cost
Average price after aid
$24,185
$23,526
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$17,892
$21,906
$30,001–$48,000
$18,377
$19,995
$48,001–$75,000
$23,098
$22,677
$75,001–$110,000
$25,419
$28,717
Over $110,000
$30,232
$22,945
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computer science $101,273
- Accounting $79,654
- Nursing $79,372
- Business administration $76,678
- Finance $76,433
- Allied health $115,813
- Finance $90,838
- Nursing $81,510
- Rehabilitation and therapy $72,821
- Accounting $70,937
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.