Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,239. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $38,110 |
| Housing & meals | $11,980 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,651 |
| Total cost of attendance | $46,239 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of St Francis net price compared with other Illinois colleges
University of St Francis has the 10th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Chicago State University | $12,335 | 15% | $42,778 |
| 7 | National Louis University | $12,641 | 30% | $45,799 |
| 8 | Eastern Illinois University | $12,786 | 47% | $51,989 |
| 9 | Western Illinois University | $12,937 | 45% | $54,163 |
| 10 | University of St Francis | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 |
| 11 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $13,297 | 62% | $53,390 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois University | $13,391 | 49% | $57,808 |
| 13 | Northeastern Illinois University | $14,109 | 22% | $52,234 |
| 14 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $14,355 | 85% | $81,054 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why University of St Francis costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Francis | 65% | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 | This school |
| Knox College | 71% | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 | |
| Millikin University | 67% | $21,989 | 55% | $51,262 | |
| North Park University | 69% | $16,948 | 58% | $59,572 | |
| Blackburn College | 63% | $18,460 | 57% | $46,802 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of St Francis would cost you $11,589 less per year than Knox College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of St Francis, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$19,793).
- Knox College gives aided families $10,306 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | University of St Francis | Knox College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $38,110 | $57,903 | −$19,793 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $1,200 | −$400 |
| Housing & meals | $11,980 | $10,407 | +$1,573 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 | $1,432 | +$1,568 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,651 | −$2,808 | −$4,843 |
| Sticker price | $46,239 | $68,134 | −$21,895 |
| Average grants | −$33,233 | −$43,539 | +$10,306 |
| You pay | $13,006 | $24,595 | −$11,589 |
“+” means University of St Francis costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of St Francis cost questions
How much is tuition at University of St Francis?
Tuition and fees are $38,110 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of St Francis?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $46,239 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of St Francis?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,006 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,547; $48–75k pay $10,749; $110k+ pay $20,192.
How much debt do University of St Francis graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,500, and 2.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of St Francis overview