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University of St Francis

Joliet, IL stfrancis.edu 1,292 students

The University of St. Francis is located on a main campus in Joliet, Illinois. With a smaller student body, the university offers a close-knit atmosphere. Rooted in Franciscan values, the university emphasizes service and community engagement.

Programs
8
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$55,219
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$37,000
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of St Francis's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 80% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $15,590, roughly 58% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,707 $38,828
$30K – $48K $13,378 $53,512
$48K – $75K $15,264 $61,056
$75K – $110K $19,548 $78,192
$110K+ $20,057 $80,228
Sticker price (no aid) $37,000 $148,000
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 University of St Francis

8 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$75,811/yr High 4.9x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
73
$83,104/yr High 5.1x
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →
61
$45,735/yr Very High 3.6x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
58
$53,525/yr Very High 2.6x
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →
57
$50,600/yr Moderate 4.0x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
51
$43,864/yr High 2.0x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
44
$43,793/yr Moderate 2.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
39
$45,323/yr High 2.1x

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