Franciscan University of Steubenville

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,070

4.74% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,490

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.2%

2,265 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,750

73.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.2%

322 Graduates

About

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Theological Studies (104 degrees awarded), General Psychology (48 degrees), and Philosophy (41 degrees).

In 2023, 883 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (643 degrees), 4.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (158 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $32,070, which is $7,495 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Franciscan University of Steubenville was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 605 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $32,070, which is $7,495 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,490.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Franciscan University of Steubenville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville was $32,070. The cost of tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $7,495 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,490

2023 Value

3.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Franciscan University of Steubenville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,490. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Franciscan University of Steubenville grew by 3.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,595

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Franciscan University of Steubenville was of $7,595 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.36% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Franciscan University of Steubenville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Franciscan University of Steubenville was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 605 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Franciscan University of Steubenville received 2,265 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.78% annual growth. Out of those 2,265 applicants, 1,636 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.2% acceptance rate.

There were 3,750 students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an overall enrollment yield of 41.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,636

Accepted Out of 2,265

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville was 72.2% (1,636 admissions from 2,265 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.78%, while admissions declined by 0.0611%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

196

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Franciscan University of Steubenville had a total enrollment of 3,750 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 2,761 students and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Franciscan University of Steubenville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.6% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, 1.25% Black or African American, 0.347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,750 students. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 2,761 and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Franciscan University of Steubenville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Franciscan University of Steubenville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,646 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
665 enrolled students
Asian
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 70.6% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, 1.25% Black or African American, 0.347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 80 students (2.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 199 more women than men received degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white (643 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (158 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Franciscan University of Steubenville is Theological Studies (104 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (48 degrees) and Philosophy (41 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Franciscan University of Steubenville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (273 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees), and English (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Elementary & middle school teachers (259,285 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (246,951 people), Other managers (213,564 people), Postsecondary teachers (178,936 people), and Secondary school teachers (155,764 people).

The most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023 are Theology (273 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees), English (26 degrees), History (15 degrees), and Psychology (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Theology (273 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees), English (26 degrees), History (15 degrees), and Psychology (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Elementary & secondary schools (584,100 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (314,744 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (226,825 people), Outpatient care centers (164,632 people), and Legal services (155,818 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Most Common (2023)

Theological Studies
104 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded
Philosophy
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Franciscan University of Steubenville was Theological Studies with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

342

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

541

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 342 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville, which is 0.632 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (541).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Theological Studies, which is 0.595 times less than the 131 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Theological Studies, which is 1.68 times more than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 63% of students graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Franciscan University of Steubenville is Male and Hispanic or Latino (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.11% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
643 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
158 degrees awarded
Asian
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white (643 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (158 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
390 degrees awarded
White Male
253 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white female (390 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (253 degrees).

Operations

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an endowment valued at nearly $78.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −150k (−0.192%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Franciscan University of Steubenville had a total salary expenditure of 84.6M. Franciscan University of Steubenville employs 55 Professors, 30 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Male Professor (44), Male Associate professor (23), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Endowment

$78.4M

2023 Endowment

1.28%

decline from 2022

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an endowment valued at about $78.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Franciscan University of Steubenville declined 1.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.4M

2023 Salaries

1.07%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Franciscan University of Steubenville paid a median of $32.4M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($84.6M) and a 1.07% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.22% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.61M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, Franciscan University of Steubenville paid a total of $9.61M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Professor with 55 employees, Associate professor with 30 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville was Male Professor with 44 employees, Male Associate professor with 23 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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