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Immaculata, PA · Loretto, PA
| Immaculata University | Saint Francis University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,258/yr | $23,526/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,539/yr | $21,906/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,694/yr | $19,995/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,150/yr | $22,677/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,204/yr | $28,717/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,997/yr | $22,945/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,150/yr | $13,500/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,150/yr | $14,576/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,984/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,979/yr | $59,815/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,330/yr | $44,000/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,330/yr | $44,000/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1156–1323 | 1050–1230 |
| SAT average | 1260 | 1155 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–26 · Math 19–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,958 | 2,259 |
| Students accepted | 1,536 | 1,737 |
| Students who enrolled | 281 | 379 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | 43% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 74% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,701/yr | $62,101/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $49,236–$101,424 | $42,286–$89,673 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 77% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $56,416/yr | $56,920/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 87% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 70% |
| Pell students who graduate | 62% | 62% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | 0.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,820/yr | $61,527/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 34% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 11% | Health Professions 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Education 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 34% of degrees | Health Professions — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $124,244/yr | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services — $110,880/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.3% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,320 | 1,557 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 860 | 396 |
| Average professor pay | $4,852/mo | $7,645/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,352 | $73,361 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Loretto, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1920 | 1847 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Men | 30% | 40% |
| Women | 70% | 60% |
| White students | 67% | 77% |
| Black students | 11% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 2.8% |
| Asian students | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 8.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 6.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,267/yr | $10,246/yr |
| Endowment | $26.4M | $60.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 576 | 1,280 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,390/yr | $6,300/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,480/yr | $7,580/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 311 | 516 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $8.4M |
| Athletics budget | $960,475 | $17.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $960,475 | $17.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $4,208 | $182,654 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.