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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,419 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #596 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,996 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,996 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,080 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,511 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,803 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 8,377 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 3,419 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or SHSU?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 309.8% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Sam Houston State University ($23,996.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($13,632 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 4.9% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,400 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Sam Houston State University (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 95.4% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($20,511 vs. $10,499)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 53 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Sam Houston State University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $13,900 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $4,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,499)
- SHSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/