University of St Francis vs Rieman Nursing College

When it comes to choosing the right college, it's essential to compare institutions to find the best fit. University of St Francis and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, both esteemed institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. With an acceptance rate of 80% and a 60% graduation rate, University of St Francis welcomes a diverse student body, with 58% female and 42% male students. Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, on the other hand, boasts a 100% acceptance rate and a 90% graduation rate, catering primarily to female students (98%). While both institutions offer nursing programs, University of St Francis provides a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, education, and social work. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	University of St Francis
Overview
Location	Quincy, Illinois	Joliet, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
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		73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	68.2%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1170
ACT range	N/A	20 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		45.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants		1,574
Total number of admissions given out		1,074
Admitted students who chose to enroll		204
Yield rate		19.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$47,120
Average net price		$16,949
Tuition		$35,000
Room & board		$10,210
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $26,779
Students receiving federal student loan		59.0% Average amount $5,207
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $13,590

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 5.7% Women 94.3%	1,572 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	1,854 Men 20.1% Women 79.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	380
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	64.6%
Dropout rate	N/A	34.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,379 Year 2: $57,149 Year 3: $57,102	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $107,873 Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $124,300 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,685 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $110,687 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,924 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,196 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,658 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $83,328 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,184 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $77,995 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,208 Year 2: $67,166 Year 3: $68,428 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,716 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $65,316 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $64,025 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,462 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $63,004 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,735 Year 2: $54,359 Year 3: $56,387

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