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Overview |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | St. Mary'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
- Xavier University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,253 students)
Xavier vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or St. Mary's University?
- Xavier University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Xavier than St. Mary's University ($44,770.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Xavier ($21,379 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 20.7% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,448 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 9.7% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($27,897 vs. $25,439)
Xavier vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 73 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or St. Mary'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 St. Mary's University and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than St. Mary's University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $4,500 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,000)
- St. Mary's University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/