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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 1,265 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Xavier University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at AQ than Saint Xavier University ($36,480.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than AQ ($11,302 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 11.4% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,572 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 0.5% larger than aid received Saint Xavier University ($30,049 vs. $29,886)
Saint Xavier University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 100 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
Saint Xavier University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or AQ? 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 AQ and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is the same as at Aquinas College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $9,000 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,000)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/