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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 263 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Xavier University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at AAC than Saint Xavier University ($35,404.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than AAC ($11,302 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 12.2% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,500 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 68.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($29,886 vs. $17,764)
Saint Xavier University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is 27 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
Saint Xavier University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or AAC? 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 AAC and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $18,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $30,400)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $2,978 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($24,022 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/