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Overview |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 3,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $24,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $24,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $10,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $17,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 9,608 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 7,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 953/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $273 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (3,870 students vs. 3,181 students)
Alabama State vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 198.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($24,836.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Alabama State University ($24,836.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($13,504 vs. $17,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($7,690 vs. $10,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Alabama State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 94.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($21,335 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Xavier University of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier University of Louisiana or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 206 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Xavier University of Louisiana (74.5%)
Alabama State vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Xavier University of Louisiana? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Xavier University of Louisiana and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Alabama State University (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $32,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $29,500)
- Xavier University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,499 vs. $32,091)
- Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($273 vs. $331)
- More Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/