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Overview |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 41% |
Students |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Saint Francis University | ||
| 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 Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 2,835 students)
Xavier vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Saint Francis University?
- Xavier University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Francis University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $41,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Xavier than Saint Francis University ($47,895.00 vs. $41,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Francis University than Xavier ($27,421 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 0.4% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($13,820 vs. $13,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Saint Francis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Saint Francis University ($30,901 vs. $30,216)
Xavier vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 51 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Saint Francis University (76.9%)
Xavier vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Saint Francis University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $500 more per year than Saint Francis University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $54,000)
- Saint Francis University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Francis University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/