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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,419 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #596 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,996 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,996 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,080 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,511 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,803 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 8,377 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,419 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Xavier University of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Xavier University of Louisiana ($38,790.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($11,996 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 64.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,400 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Xavier University of Louisiana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Xavier University of Louisiana ($35,256 vs. $20,511)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 132 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Saint Peter's University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $13,300 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,499)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/