Is University of Saint Francis a Good School for the Money?

Is University of Saint Francis worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

University of Saint Francis Value Ranking

University of Saint Francis is ranked #1,317 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Illinois, it ranks #63 of 112 for value.

University of Saint Francis’s Best Value Majors

Among the majors University of Saint Francis offers, these rank best for value nationally.

University of St Francis Value Report

Read the full University of Saint Francis value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within Illinois, University of Saint Francis Offers Good Quality for a High Price

University of St Francis is ranked #17 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #63 out of #112 for Illinois value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Saint Francis financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

University of St Francis is ranked #1,317 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of St Francis is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of Saint Francis Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Saint Francis costs about $16,310. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,239 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Saint Francis net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What University of Saint Francis costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Saint Francis degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of Saint Francis shifts with family income:

About 90% of University of Saint Francis undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,878 per year. Get more details on the University of Saint Francis financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the University of Saint Francis net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• Image Credit: By Smallbones under License
• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.