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Loretto, PA · Washington, PA
| Saint Francis University | Washington & Jefferson College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,526/yr | $25,002/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,906/yr | $15,265/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,995/yr | $13,958/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,677/yr | $18,975/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,717/yr | $32,322/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,945/yr | $29,655/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,500/yr | $14,710/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,576/yr | $14,710/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,500/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $59,815/yr | $42,972/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,000/yr | $29,392/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,000/yr | $29,392/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 69% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1050–1230 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1155 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 19–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,259 | 3,218 |
| Students accepted | 1,737 | 2,624 |
| Students who enrolled | 379 | 314 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 43% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,101/yr | $67,918/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,286–$89,673 | $45,838–$101,438 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 73% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 100% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $56,920/yr | $52,082/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 70% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 62% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 0.3% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,527/yr | $62,758/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Education 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 28% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services — $110,880/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $59,401/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,557 | 1,295 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 396 | 3 |
| Average professor pay | $7,645/mo | $8,324/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 | $73,361 | $79,951 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Loretto, PA | Washington, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1847 | 1781 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Men | 40% | 54% |
| Women | 60% | 46% |
| White students | 77% | 77% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Other / not reported | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 26% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.4% | 0.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,246/yr | $17,584/yr |
| Endowment | $60.6M | $170.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,280 | 1,398 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,300/yr | $8,160/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,580/yr | $5,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| 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 I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 516 | 624 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $17.2M | $4.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.2M | $4.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $182,654 | $60,231 |
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.