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Overview |
Xavier | LRC | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Xavier | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Xavier | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Xavier | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Xavier | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 2,618 students)
Xavier vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or LRC?
- Xavier University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Xavier than La Roche College ($47,895.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Xavier ($24,638 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 4.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($13,268 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 46% larger than aid received La Roche College ($30,901 vs. $21,167)
Xavier vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 172 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than LRC (77.6%)
Xavier vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or LRC? 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 LRC and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than La Roche College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $10,200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC 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/