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Overview |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $248 |
Diversity |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,523 students)
UIC vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 215.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Saint Xavier University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,640.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Saint Xavier University ($10,384 vs. $11,302)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 22.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,780 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 116.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,886 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 102 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming UIC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Saint Xavier University? 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 Saint Xavier University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Saint Xavier University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $12,900 more per year than Saint Xavier University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $5,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,022)
- UIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($193 vs. $248)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/