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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,181 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,836 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,836 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,086 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,874 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,608 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 7,156 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1138 | 980/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 3,181 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier University of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $24,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at St. Mary's University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($35,144.00 vs. $24,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University of Louisiana than St. Mary's University ($17,874 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 16.2% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,086 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Xavier University of Louisiana ($26,045 vs. $21,335)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 12 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Xavier University of Louisiana (74.5%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Xavier University of Louisiana (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $11,700 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $50,000)
- Xavier University of Louisiana students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,499 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/