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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,457 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,680 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,680 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,943 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,290 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,216 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 6,188 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 995/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,457 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Oakland?
- Saint Xavier University is 142.8% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,680.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Saint Xavier University than Oakland University ($35,680.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Oakland ($11,943 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.4% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($11,309 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 214.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($30,290 vs. $9,641)
Saint Xavier University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 80 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Oakland University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $978 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/