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Overview |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $35,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $35,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $11,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $30,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 7,216 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 6,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 950/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $248 |
Diversity |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,457 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 343.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,680.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.8% higher at Saint Xavier University than Chicago State University ($35,680.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Saint Xavier University ($9,852 vs. $11,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($11,550 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($30,290 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is 115 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Saint Xavier University? 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 Saint Xavier University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Chicago State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $10,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,300)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $7,228 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,022 vs. $31,250)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $323)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/