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Overview |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 6,114 students)
Kentucky vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 289.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Xavier than University of Kentucky ($44,770.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Xavier ($18,693 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,820 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 97.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($27,897 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 32 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Kentucky vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Xavier? 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 and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of Kentucky (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/