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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Dillard University University of North Alabama Loyola University-New Orleans University of Mobile LSU Jacksonville State University| University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 3,419 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $23,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $23,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $18,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $20,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 8,803 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 8,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 71% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,419 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 178.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than University of South Alabama ($23,996.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Xavier University of Louisiana ($15,664 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 22.2% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($8,510 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than University of South Alabama (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 166.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($20,511 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 5 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Xavier University of Louisiana (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of South Alabama (3.69)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than University of South Alabama (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $16,500 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,499)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/