CBU-Memphis vs Saint Francis University

Christian Brothers University and Saint Francis University, both located in the picturesque state of Tennessee, offer distinct educational experiences for prospective students. Christian Brothers University, a private Catholic institution, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Saint Francis University's 75%. While Saint Francis University has a slightly larger student body, Christian Brothers University offers a more diverse student population. Both universities excel in different areas of study; Christian Brothers University is known for its strong programs in business and engineering, while Saint Francis University shines in the fields of nursing and education. With comparable graduation rates, both institutions provide students with the necessary tools and support to succeed in their academic pursuits. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about the unique characteristics of each university and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Christian Brothers University	Saint Francis University
Overview
Location	Memphis, Tennessee	Loretto, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.6%	73.3%
Application fees	$50	$30
SAT range	1030 - 1280	N/A
ACT range	18 - 25	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	68.0%
Total number of applicants	1,167	2,063
Total number of admissions given out	1,127	1,513
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	398
Yield rate	24.0%	26.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,715	$61,110
Average net price	$18,997	$28,883
Tuition	$34,820	$38,852
Room & board	$9,417	Room/dormitory: $6,532 Meal plan: $7,076
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,858	100.0% Average amount $26,960
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $6,547	61.0% Average amount $5,240
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $7,651	29.0% Average amount $19,827

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,321 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	2,552 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	473 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%	482 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	14.5%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	605	1,284
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	74.0%
Dropout rate	18.3%	26.0%
Transferred out	20.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,541 Year 2: $94,892 Year 3: $102,010 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,329 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,730 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,648 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,936 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,698 Year 2: $52,663 Year 3: $53,525 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,880 Year 2: $44,963 Year 3: $44,386 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,110 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $37,215 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,131 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: N/A Natural Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,354 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,462 Year 2: $103,821 Year 3: $107,108 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,301 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $49,231 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: N/A Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,560 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,172 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,679 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,580 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,723 Year 2: $58,866 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,218 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,629 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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