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Overview |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNCSA | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 589.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Xavier than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($44,770.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Xavier ($11,251 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 7.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,902 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 156.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,897 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 3 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $15,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,100)
- Xavier University and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/