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Overview |
Xavier | SVU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Xavier | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Xavier | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,053 students)
Xavier vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or SVU?
- Xavier University is 137.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at Xavier than Southern Virginia University ($44,770.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Xavier ($23,274 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 51% lower than costs at Xavier University ($9,150 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 240.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($27,897 vs. $8,188)
Xavier vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 70 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or SVU? 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 SVU and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Southern Virginia University (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $13,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/