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Overview |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Xavier than University of St Francis ($44,770.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Xavier ($18,560 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 20.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,430 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($27,897 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 42 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of St Francis (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of St Francis graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,600)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis 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/