Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Tougaloo College

Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Tougaloo College comparison

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Overview	Xavier University of Louisiana	Tougaloo College
Location	New Orleans, LA	Tougaloo, MS
Setting	Large City	Midsize City
Enrollment	3,181	725
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#470
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	United Church of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	xula.edu	tougaloo.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Xavier University of Louisiana is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (3,181 students vs. 725 students)

Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or Tougaloo College?

• Xavier University of Louisiana is 127.8% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($24,836.00 vs. $10,904.00)
• Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Tougaloo College ($24,836.00 vs. $10,904.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Xavier University of Louisiana ($12,158 vs. $17,874)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 33.7% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($7,544 vs. $10,086)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 88%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 109.7% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($21,335 vs. $10,175)

Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Xavier University of Louisiana .

• The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 206 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
• Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
• Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
• Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)

Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and Xavier University of Louisiana.

• The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Tougaloo College (55% vs. 48%)
• Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $32,100 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $29,600)
• Xavier University of Louisiana students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($26,499 vs. $35,004)
• Xavier University of Louisiana graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($273 vs. $361)
• More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/