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Overview |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,704 students)
Xavier vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Lipscomb?
- Xavier University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Xavier than Lipscomb University ($44,770.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Xavier ($27,937 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 1.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,820 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($27,897 vs. $24,404)
Xavier vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 65 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Xavier vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Lipscomb University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/