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Overview |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 6,114 students)
Xavier vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Xavier University ($49,410.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Saint Joseph's University ($31,619 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 10.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,820 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Xavier University ($29,822 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Xavier .
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Saint Joseph'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 Saint Joseph's University and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Saint Joseph's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $54,500)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/