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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Saint Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $248 |
Diversity |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,523 students)
ISU vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 192.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Saint Xavier University than Illinois State University ($34,640.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than ISU ($11,302 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,602 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 157.2% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($29,886 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 100 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
ISU vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Saint Xavier University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates of Illinois State University and Saint Xavier University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,000 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,022 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,022)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/