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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 3,419 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $23,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $23,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $18,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $20,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 8,803 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 8,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $273 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,419 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 381.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 381.9% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southern University and A & M College ($23,996.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Xavier University of Louisiana ($16,959 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 11% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($9,366 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 173% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($20,511 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Xavier University of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier University of Louisiana or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 139 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Xavier University of Louisiana? 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 Xavier University of Louisiana and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Southern University and A & M College (55% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $23,700 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $38,000)
- Xavier University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,499 vs. $30,750)
- Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($273 vs. $317)
- More Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/