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Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA francis.edu 1,525 students

Saint Francis University is situated on a 600-acre campus amid the forests and farmland of Loretto, Pennsylvania. As a Catholic university rooted in the Franciscan tradition, the student culture emphasizes service and community engagement. The university's location in the Allegheny Mountains provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and a close-knit campus environment.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$49,730
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$41,720
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Saint Francis University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 18% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $15,988, roughly 62% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,256 $53,024
$30K – $48K $10,865 $43,460
$48K – $75K $12,775 $51,100
$75K – $110K $18,657 $74,628
$110K+ $24,390 $97,560
Sticker price (no aid) $41,720 $166,880
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Saint Francis University

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
64
$72,930/yr High 3.4x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
59
$57,807/yr Very High 2.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
54
$49,800/yr Very High 2.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
47
$42,706/yr High 2.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
22
$25,411/yr High 0.5x