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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,523 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Eastern?
- Saint Xavier University is 263% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Saint Xavier University than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,640.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Saint Xavier University ($10,806 vs. $11,302)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 13.7% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,360 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 182.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($29,886 vs. $10,583)
Saint Xavier University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $327 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,022)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/