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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 3,198 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or IU Northwest?
- Saint Xavier University is 376.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Saint Xavier University than Indiana University Northwest ($34,640.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Saint Xavier University ($6,553 vs. $11,302)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 25.2% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($9,412 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 241.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($29,886 vs. $8,754)
Saint Xavier University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is 62 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
Saint Xavier University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,500)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $1,008 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,030)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/